BURGLARY ATTEMPT ON SPEAR DRIVE
November 24, 2008
During the daytime, on Monday, November 24, burglars tried to break into a house on Spear Drive, in Weslaco`s Shawnee Village subdivision. The burglary attempt left some damage to the home`s back door. In addition, the sadistic burglars grabbed a pet rabbit from its cage in the backyard and cut off one of its ears. If you know who these demented individuals are, call 968-8477.
BARBEE NEUHAUS BROKEN INTO
November 23, 2008
Barbee-Neuhaus, local John Deere dealer, was victimized by burglars on Sunday night, November 23, 2008. Burglars broke a glass window, entered the business, and stole two chainsaws. Police were called and located two Stihl chainsaws outside, by some tractors. Surveillance video showed two males ( one with a shaved head ) enter the building. A red Nissan pickup truck was located in the area and may belong to the burglars. If you know anything about this burglary, call 968-TIPS. You will be eligible for a cash reward.
ALEGRO FLOWER SHOP BURGLARIZED
November 22, 2008
Alegro Flower Shop, located at 118 W. 2nd Street, was hit by burglars on Saturday night, November 22, 2008. The opportunists entered the building through the rear, forced a door to the sales area, and stole the whole cash register. The register, a Canon, contained a small amount of cash for the next business day. If you have any idea who might have stolen the cash register, call Weslaco Crime Stoppers at 968-TIPS, or leave a tip on this website. You may remain anonymous.
ATTEMPTED VEHICLE THEFT
November 21, 2008
At Texas Visiting Nurse Service, 300 W. 5th Street, a man was seen trying to steal a 2000 Chevrolet Impala, parked at the business. This occurred on Friday, November 21, at about 11:25am. The witness said that the suspect was using some type of instrument, such as a "slim jim," to try to unlock the car. Fortunately, he was scared away. The only description of the thief is that he was wearing a blue shirt. The suspect vehicle is a black sport utility vehicle, possibly a Jeep Cherokee, with paper plates. If you have any information, call Weslaco Crime Stoppers at 968-8477.
BURGLARY AT CINDY'S ACADEMY
November 13, 2008
Cindy`s Academy, a child day care, located at 1418 W 18th Street, was broken into the night of November 13. Stolen from the business were an RCA DVD/VCR combo and a 15 inch television set. If you have any information, call 968-TIPS.
COUNTRY SUNSHINE BURGLARIZED
November 04, 2008
Country Sunshine Resort Park, located at 1601 S. Airport Drive, was targeted by burglars last weekend. Sometime during the night of November 1-2, one or more burglars pried open doors to seven mobile homes or trailers at the park. Because all the homes were unoccupied, it is not known for sure what was stolen, but evidence indicated that at least one television set was taken. If you know anything about these burglaries, call 968-TIPS.
LA PALATERA BURGLARIZED
November 01, 2008
During the morning hours of Monday, October 27, someone broke the glass in the business`s front door, entered, broke the glass in the office door, and made off with cash and a DVR. The cash was contained in 2 blue bank bags and the surveillance DVR`s brand was Honeywell. If you have any information about this burglary, call 968-TIPS.
RIMS, TIRES, & LUGNUTS
October 28, 2008
How would you like to wake up in the morning only to find that your Chevrolet Tahoe had been stripped of its wheels? This is exactly what one vehicle owner found on the morning of October 24. The crime occurred on Ambrosia Drive in Mid Point Estates, in Weslaco`s southwest quadrant. The rims are 20 inches, and the tires are Bridgestone. The loss was set at over $3,000. Weslaco Crime Stoppers would love to pay a reward for information about this felony theft. Call today.
Weslaco Bakery Burglarized
October 28, 2008
During the early morning hours of October 21, someone broke into Weslaco Bakery, 3022 E. Business 83. Were the cookies, empanadas, or biscuits targeted? No, the burglar zeroed in on 3 candy machines. For Halloween "Trick or Treat?" Nope! For the change in the machines. Do you know anyone who was exchanging coins for currency? If you do, call 968-TIPS.
China Garden Burglarized
October 17, 2008
China Garden, located at 1402 E. Business 83, was burglarized 
sometime during the night of Wednesday, October 15. Burglars entered through a vent, pried open a cash register, and took cash. If you have any information about this crime, call Weslaco Crime Stoppers at 968-TIPS, or leave a tip on this website. If a burglar is arrested, you are eligible for a cash reward. And no one will know who you are!
