Valley Striping Burglarized
August 16, 2010
A business in the Industrial Park, Mid Valley Striping, 2708 Mid Valley Drive, was hit twice by burglars within a period of a week. In the first burglary, on August 13-14, the intruders got away with only a Miller welder. That must have whetted the appetite of our criminals, for they broke into the same business on August 15-16. This time, the haul included 2 more Miller welders, circular saws, an impact wrench, a plasma cutter, DeWalt and Ryobi grinders, and a Ridgid drill. They even took the business`s TV set and Toshiba entertainment system. Everything but the kitchen sink!!!
U P D A T E
One more time! During the night of Tuesday, August 24, burglars struck again. This time, they selected another door to force open, and in these burglars` tradition, they took more stuff: a Miller welder; orange-colored generator; a black pressure washer; a large commercial saw; and a drill press. It`s time to stop these worthless parasites. Call in your tip and end their crime spree.
Utility Trailer Stolen
August 03, 2010
A utility trailer filled with furniture, electronics, clothing, and other items was stolen from the parking lot of Fairfield Inn, on Saturday night, July 24. The locked white trailer, bearing Mexico license plate 1RE5762, was parked in the northeast area of the motel parking lot.
Among the items are a Sony 50-inch HDTV, a Sony Blue Ray DVD player, a stereo, a Play Station 3 game system, a trampoline, a massage table, and 2 wooden dog sculptures.
1st Baptist Church Ripped Off
July 22, 2010
The First Baptist Church, 600 S. Kansas, was a victim of crime between July 18 and 21. Someone surreptitiously entered the sanctuary and stole a sizable amount of electronics equipment used in religious services. Taken were microphones, earphones, wireless battery packs, and walkie-talkie headsets. Some brand names are AKG, Countrymen, Motorola, and Sony. The loss totaled over $2,000.
If you have encountered any of this stolen audio equipment or know anything else about this crime, call Weslaco Crime Stoppers or leave a tip here. You could receive a cash reward for your information.
WHEELS STOLEN
July 16, 2010
Wheels and tires were stolen from 3 different vehicles the night of Thursday, July 15, from the same general area of town. These locations include Emerald Street, east of Centerpoint subdivision; Las Brisas Drive and Sabatini Drive, both in Las Brisas subdivision. The thieves jacked up each vehicle, took off the wheels, and left the vehicle on cinder blocks. The wheels had been on 2 Chevrolet Silverado pickup trucks and a GMC Yukon.
If you have an idea who is in the business of stealing and selling rims and tires from newer vehicles, call Weslaco Crime Stoppers at (956) 968-8477, or leave a tip on this website. Your tip will be treated as confidential, and you could earm a reward if someone is arrested.
Backhoe Stolen from TJ Maxx
June 24, 2010
A Caterpillar backhoe/front end loader was stolen from the TJ Maxx construction site, 815 East Expressway, between June 11 and 13. The piece of
construction equipment is valued at around $50,000.
If you have any information about this felony theft, call Weslaco Crime Stoppers at (956) 968-8477, or leave your tip on this website. You are eligible for a cash reward if the equipment is located or a suspect is arrested.
Gators Stolen
June 24, 2010
During the month of June, two (2) John Deere utility vehicles were stolen from two different locations on two different dates. These green 4-wheeled carts are known as "Gators." One was stolen from the Water Plant at North Texas Blvd. and Sugar Cane, on June 4 or 5. The other "Gator" was taken in the burglary of a storage building at Weslaco East High School on June 16 or 17. An overhead door was forced open and a perimeter fence was cut to remove the school`s "Gator" from the property.
If you happen to see one of the vehicles where it probably does not belong, call Weslaco Crime Stoppers at (956) 968-8477, or leave a tip on this website. Better yet, if you know who the thieves are, provide that information. You could receive a cash reward for your trouble.
Aggravated Robbery at Stripes-Westgate
June 16, 2010
Two men, both wearing bandannas to disguise their appearances, struck the Stripes store at Westgate & West Business 83, on Wednesday night, June 16. Two men entered the store, one with a handgun, who pointed it at the clerk and demanded cash. The female clerk complied, and the pair left with a small amount of money and some cigarettes.
Both men are described as 18-20 years of age, wearing long-sleeved shirts and blue jeans. One male was about 6 feet tall; the other was about 5 feet, 8 inches. Both spoke English with a Spanish accent.
One man was arrested in this case. He is Felipe Mata, Jr., age 19, of Donna. The other robber is still wanted. If you have any information about him, call Weslaco Crime Stoppers.
Home Invasion Robbery
May 27, 2010
On Thursday, May 27, at about 12:30pm, a home invasion robbery occurred at a residence in Westgate Woods, in southwest Weslaco. Two women were home at the time. One was slightly injured. The two robbers fled with a safe and other valuables.
Theft at JDS Construction
May 22, 2010
Thieves hit JDS Construction, 2208 N. Vo-Tech Drive, on Friday night, May 21, between 5pm and 7am. They cut a padlock to enter a fenced compound and stole 4 large gasoline-driven electrical generators. Two were Honda brand, and two were Ridgid brand. All together, they were valued at $12,000
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If you have any information about this felony theft, call Weslaco Crime Stoppers at (956) 968-8477.
Theft of AC Condensers
May 14, 2010
The copper thieves are still at it. During the night of Wednesday, May 5, thieves removed 4 air conditioning condensers from the rear of the building at 1108 W. Pike Blvd., across from Weslaco High School. These units were dragged into the grassy area to the north and the copper wiring and tubing were stripped from them. The empty AC cases were recovered from this area. The loss to the building`s owner was about $10,000.
If you have information about this theft, call Weslaco Crime Stoppers at 968-8477 or leave a tip on this website. If an arrest occurs, you are eligible for a cash reward.
