OKLAHOMA — A Newcastle man says two women he invited to his home on Christmas morning were secretly planning to rob him, with doorbell footage later revealing that the women had been entering and exiting his house repeatedly while four armed men prepared to force their way inside. Authorities say the incident unfolded rapidly, ending with the arrest of the two women and the escape of the armed accomplices.
The homeowner, identified as Arthur Jones, told investigators he invited a female acquaintance to his home for drinks on Christmas Day, unaware that she and a second woman were allegedly working with a group of armed suspects. What began as a casual holiday visit quickly turned into an attempted robbery that Jones narrowly avoided.
Doorbell Footage Shows Suspicious Behavior Leading Up to Attempted Robbery
According to police, Jones became suspicious after receiving multiple doorbell alerts showing the two women entering and leaving his home repeatedly. The behavior appeared unusual to him, prompting him to check the live footage from his phone.
Moments later, Jones reportedly saw four armed men approaching his home and attempting to kick in the door. Realizing he was the target of a coordinated robbery attempt, he contacted police immediately as the suspects continued trying to force entry. Authorities say the quick response from the homeowner may have prevented a far more dangerous encounter, given that the four men were carrying weapons.
Armed Suspects Fled as Police Arrived
Before officers arrived on scene, the four male suspects fled the area. Police conducted a search of the neighborhood but were unable to locate the men, who remain at large. Investigators are reviewing doorbell camera footage and additional neighborhood surveillance in an effort to identify the individuals involved…