Unsolved Crimes
HOME INVASION
April 15, 2013
Two men robbed a resident of Southland Heights
subdivision in his home on Sunday, April 14.
Using deception and a handgun , the men forced their
way into the house of Juan Medina and stole his gun,
along with other valuables. Medina was slightly
injured.
ROBBERIES IN MARCH
March 10, 2013
TWO RECENT ROBBERIES
OCCURRED IN MARCH
BEALL`S
On Sunday, March 3, at about 6:30pm, a man approached
a woman, age 61, and tried to steal her purse. She held
on for dear life as he pulled and she pulled.
And then his friend came to his aid. But she would not relent.
And her friend and people in the area scared
the bad guys away.
What did they look like? Thugs!
No, really. Both appeared to be in their 30`s, one with short
black hair; the other with an Afro style cut.
One was short and fat; the other thin.
What did they drive?
Jeep-type gray sport utility vehicle
If you have an idea who these predators are, call
Weslaco Crime Stoppers at (956) 968-8477 or
leave a tip on this website.
An arrest makes you eligible for a cash reward.
And you may remain anonymous.
Location of Robbery
CHECO`S CONVENIENCE STORE
1012 E. 18th St.
On Friday, March 8, at about 4:45pm, two men entered
the store which is across from Margo school.
One went to the cooler, grabbed an18-pack
of beer. As he exited without paying,
the owner rushed after him.
The thief with the beer jumped into the car which
started moving backwards before he could
close the door. The door hit the owner,
knocking him down, with the car
almost running over him.
What do these models of society look like?
Both men were in their mid-20`s.
One wore a dark-colored tank top; the other wore
a blue T-shirt. The third person, the getaway driver was
a woman, age 20`s, who smoked it.
Their car was about a 2000 model red Ford Focus with
paper plates.
Ifyou know this fine group of Weslaco
citizens, let`s put them away for safekeeping.
They could really seriously hurt someone next time.
Call Weslaco Crime Stoppers at (956) 968-8477, or
leave your tip on this website. You could be
the richer for it. We await your call.
Location of Robbery
Academy Theft
February 12, 2013
Police think that an accomplice driving a black car was waiting for them, and away they sped.
If you know who these enterprising thieves are, call Weslaco Crime Stoppers at (956) 968-8477, or leave a tip on this website. Their apprehensions could win you a cash reward. And you do not even have to give your name.
American Legion Burglary
February 06, 2013
building at Bridge Ave. and 6th St. in Weslaco,
on the night of December 19. This person used his
"super" strength to pull out the entire south side window unit,
complete with burglar bars out of the side of the building.
While inside, the culprit damaged a juke box and a cash register,
to steal money he was not entitled to. Also, he made off with 2 high
definition television sets and a few beers to celebrate with.
One TV is a Sanyo 50-inch; the other is a Samsung 43-inch. He
probably sold these to unsuspecting friends of his. It is possible that
he resides close to the location of the burglary.
If you have any idea who committed this burglary against our
veterans, or if you have encountered the described TV sets, call Weslaco
Crime Stoppers at (956) 968-8477 or leave your tip on this website.
If the burglar is arrested and charged with this crime, you are
eligible for a cash reward. When you call, do not give your name. The
person answering will give you a code number instead, so that you may
remain anonymous. CALL TODAY! The sooner you call; the sooner
you will have cash in your pocket.
Avon and Stinnett Burglaries
January 31, 2013
of the two, at Avon Recruiting Center, in the Palm Plaza shopping center,
on January 18, had its glass door broken. The burglar entered, taking a
13-inch TV set, some wrist watches, and cosmetics.
The other burglary, at Stinnett Jewelry, 308 S. Texas Blvd., occurred just before midnight, on Jan 21. An audible alarm sounding caught a patrol
officer`s attention. He discovered a broken glass front door. An unknown
amount of jewelry was stolen from two display cases.
The similarity in these two burglaries is that previous to each burglary,
a suspicious man had entered both stores, interested in specific merchandise.
That man is described as about 5 feet, 5 inches tall, thin, about 20 years
old, and having a dark complexion. One description had the
man wearing a black hoodie.
If you have any information about these burglaries, call Weslaco
Crime Stoppers at 968-8477. You may remain anonymous. An arrest
makes you eligible for a cash reward.
Tejano Mart Robbed
January 11, 2013
Tejano Mart, 1540 Business 83, was robbed by two on Friday, January 11, about 1AM. One man displayed what appeared to be a handgun. Both men grabbed money from the cash register. The female clerk was not injured.
Suspicious Fire
December 27, 2012
Flushing Meadows, near Hidden Valley subdivision. The fire was so far along,
about all the fire department could do was prevent damage to the surrounding
houses on Crosswinds Circle and Chaparral Drive.
As you can see from the picture, the only thing left standing was the
arch that formed the entrance to the house. The house, vacant at the time,
was undergoing a reconstruction . The fire appears
suspicious.
If you have any ideas about how this fire started, call Weslaco Crime
Stoppers at (956) 968-8477, or leave a tip on this website. If you wish,
you may remain anonymous. If an arrest is made and charges are filed ,
you will be eligible for a reward, being offered by both Crime Stoppers
and the fire department.
Coke Machine Burglarized
November 25, 2012
If you have any information about this Burglary of a Coin-Operated Machine, call Weslaco Crime Stoppers at (956) 968-8477, or leave a tip on this website. You may remain anonymous, and an arrest makes you eligible for a cash reward.
Weapons Stolen
November 21, 2012
If you have any information about this burglary of vehicle, call Weslaco Crime Stoppers at (956) 968-8477, or leave a tip on this website. If a suspect is charged in this crime, you are eligible for a cash reward.
Robbery at Olive Garden
November 07, 2012
On Wednesday night, November 7, at about 9:30pm, two men accosted
and pistol-whipped a young man in the parking lot of Olive Garden, 801 E. Expressway 83, in Weslaco.
One man approached the victim, pointed a handgun at him, demanded money, and hit him with that gun.
The two men then fled in a late model black pickup truck,
west on the frontage road. Reportedly,
shots were fired as the men left. No one was hit.
If you have any idea who these two men are or have other information
about this aggravated robbery, call Weslaco Crime Stoppers at
(956) 968-8477.
If your tip leads to an arrest with charges being filed, you are eligible for
a cash reward. And you may remain anonymous.
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