San Antonio police say security guard of illegal gaming business help set up a robbery
San Antonio TX
February 23, 2026
Police say that it was the security guard who set up a robbery at an illegal gaming business in San Antonio Texas last week.
According to police, a security guard notified police that the gaming room had been robbed but now after a criminal investigation it’s the security guard who stands accused of helping set up the armed robbery of the business.
Police say the guard allegedly played a role in luring gunmen into the operation during the theft, a move that has rattled employees and triggered an active probe by detectives.
SAPD believes that the guard helped orchestrate the robbery, and investigators are now combing through surveillance video and witness statements as they chase down leads.
Police are now describing the incident as a coordinated theft at a northwest-side gaming operation.
If prosecutors decide to pursue robbery counts involving a weapon, Texas law brings serious heat. A robbery that involves using or threatening a deadly weapon can be charged as aggravated robbery, a first-degree felony under state law. See Texas Penal Code §29.03 for the statute and penalties.
Unlicensed game rooms and coin-operated amusement businesses have long been on the radar of state and local officials. Authorities say these spots often operate outside normal regulatory oversight and can keep large amounts of cash on hand, which makes them tempting targets for thieves. The Texas Comptroller keeps a running archive of investigations and enforcement actions tied to illegal gaming machines and unlicensed operations, which law enforcement officials say can heighten the risk of robberies at those locations.
Police say the investigation remains active and are urging anyone with information or video related to the case to contact San Antonio police or Crime Stoppers.
Investigators believe that several arrests are imminent.
