Former armored truck employee who stole nearly $700,000 during armed truck robberies in Irving and Fort Worth gets 171 month sentence
Fort Worth, Texas – A former employee of Brink’s, Inc. has been sentenced to more than 14 years in federal prison after carrying out two armed robberies targeting armored trucks in North Texas. Isaiah Warren, 25, received a 171-month sentence on April 27, 2026, following his conviction for interfering with commerce by robbery and brandishing a firearm during a violent crime. The sentence was handed down by David C. Godbey and announced by Ryan Raybould. In addition to prison time, Warren was ordered to pay $696,700 in restitution.
Court documents reveal that Warren’s crimes unfolded across multiple cities, beginning in Irving and later extending to Fort Worth. The details outline a series of carefully timed attacks that placed drivers and bystanders in serious danger.
Armed robberies target armored trucks and drivers
The first robbery took place on November 30, 2024, when a Brink’s driver stopped at DolEx Dollar Express on West Irving Boulevard. After collecting deposits totaling about $34,700, the driver was approached by Warren, who was dressed in black and wearing a ski mask along with a Loomis-branded jacket. Warren pressed a handgun beneath the driver’s body armor, disarmed him by taking his issued firearm, and then grabbed the deposit bag. He quickly fled the scene in a vehicle, leaving the driver shaken but unharmed.
Roughly one month later, on December 31, 2024, Warren escalated his actions during a second robbery. This time, he worked with another individual and targeted a Brink’s truck assigned to refill ATMs. The incident occurred at the Educational Employees Credit Union on Clifford Street in Fort Worth.
As the driver exited the truck, Warren and his accomplice approached while armed and wearing face coverings. The driver was forced back into the armored truck at gunpoint. Once inside, both suspects entered the secured area where cash was stored. Warren took two Brink’s bags containing approximately $662,000.
After leaving the vehicle, the pair encountered a security guard at the location. Warren pointed his firearm at the guard before both suspects fled on foot, carrying the stolen money. The confrontation added another layer of risk, showing how quickly the situation could have turned even more dangerous.
Arrest and evidence recovery
Warren’s actions eventually caught up with him just days later. On January 3, 2025, he was stopped by police during a traffic stop in Gainesville after running a red light. During the stop, officers discovered a Springfield XD .40 caliber handgun in his possession. Investigators later confirmed that this weapon had been used in both robberies.
Authorities also found multiple grams of marijuana and $98,785 in cash, which was identified as part of the stolen funds. The traffic stop provided key evidence that connected Warren directly to the crimes, strengthening the case against him.
The investigation was led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation Dallas Field Office, which worked to piece together the timeline and gather evidence from both robbery scenes and the arrest.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Rick Calvert handled the prosecution, presenting the case that ultimately led to Warren’s conviction and sentencing.
The outcome brings closure to a case that involved violent threats, large sums of stolen money, and repeated targeting of armored transport operations. With a lengthy prison sentence now in place, federal officials have underscored the seriousness of crimes that endanger both workers and the public.
