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• Trio arrested in Harlingen for aggravated robbery, kidnapping of a minor Play Video

  February 24, 2020 2:58 PM

  HARLINGEN – Three people have been arrested in Harlingen on multiple charges, including aggravated robbery and kidnapping. On Monday, at approximately 11:55 a.m. Feb. 17, Harlingen police responded to the 100 block of East Dominion Drive in reference to a person with a gun. Officials learned three people in... more »

• Police Searching for Aggravated Robbery Suspect Who Stole from Elsa Whataburger Play Video

  January 2, 2020 12:46 PM

  ELSA – Police in Elsa are looking for a man wanted in connection to an armed robbery Thursday. Officials say at around 6:30 a.m., the armed suspect entered the Whataburger at 100 East Highway 107 in Elsa. Police say he displayed a shotgun and demanded the money from... more »

• Police Searching For Aggravated Robbery Suspects Play Video

  November 16, 2019 11:30 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Police in Brownsville are searching for two suspects in connection to a robbery. It happened at a business on the 1400 block of International Boulevard in Brownsville in early November. If you have any information on who or where the suspects might be call Brownsville Crime... more »

• Man Arrested after Allegedly Robbing Disabled Woman in Brownsville Play Video

  November 10, 2019 11:16 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Brownsville police have arrested a man they say robbed a woman in a wheelchair. Officials say 30-year-old Rafael Carrasco was arrested and charged with aggravated robbery and failure to identify. The robbery happened on East 14th and Jefferson streets. Officers responded to the scene where... more »

• Search for Aggravated Robbery Suspect who Targeted Elsa Bakery Play Video

  October 27, 2019 6:09 PM

  ELSA – Police are searching for an aggravated robbery suspect who targeted a bakery. It happened around 8:30 p.m. Saturday. An employee at the La Reynera Bakery, located at 121 South 88, was working when the suspect went in. Police say he was armed with a knife. ... more »

• Final Suspect Connected to 2 Valley Robberies Charged Play Video

  October 24, 2019 7:44 PM

  EDINBURG – The fourth and final suspect police say played a role in two robberies is now charged. Jimmy Charles Wells was arrested last night in Edinburg. He is charged with two counts of aggravated robbery. Police say he and his friends robbed a meat market in Weslaco... more »

• 4th Suspect in Weslaco Meat Market Robbery Arrested Play Video

  October 22, 2019 5:01 PM

  (UPDATE 10/23, 8:45 p.m.) - Mercedes police chief Dagoberto Chavez confirms 4th suspect Jimmy Charles Wells has been arrested. Mercedes Police Department was assisted by the Edinburg Police Department in the arrest. ----------- WESLACO – Police in Weslaco have identified a fourth suspect in the meat... more »

• Final Suspect in Botched McAllen Mall Robbery Sentenced Play Video

  October 17, 2019 10:22 PM

  EDINBURG – The punishment announced Thursday for the last of the “McAllen Mall 7”. The failed robbery happened last year on July 28 at a jewelry store in La Plaza Mall. The final sentencing means the chapter is over following the confusing and scary day for many. ... more »

• Mercedes Police Chief: Investigator Recognized Suspect from Previous Place of Employment Play Video

  October 17, 2019 6:26 PM

  MERCEDES – Mercedes police have arrested a third suspect involved in two Rio Grande Valley robberies. Chief Dagoberto Chavez said one of his investigators used to work as a resource officer for Mercedes Independent School District and he recognized the suspect from a surveillance video. The suspect, 18-year-old... more »

• 2 Arrested, 2 Wanted in Weslaco Meat Market Robbery Play Video

  October 11, 2019 3:07 PM

  WESLACO – Two suspects connected to an aggravated robbery in Weslaco are behind bars. Two others are still on the streets. CHANNEL 5 NEWS reported about the crime earlier this week. Three men were seen on surveillance storming into the Westgate Meat Market on Monday. One... more »

• Weslaco Police Searching for 3 Burglary Suspects Play Video

  October 8, 2019 8:49 PM

  WESLACO – A new surveillance video shows an aggravated robbery in Weslaco. Three men are seen storming into the Westgate Meat Market on Monday. One of the suspects pointed a gun in the clerk's face. Police say the trio took off with 300 dollars in cash. ... more »

• Suspect Charged in Connection to 2 Aggravated Robberies in Weslaco Play Video

  September 18, 2019 4:07 PM

  WESLACO – Police in Weslaco have charged the suspect involved in two aggravated robberies. A judge charged Philip Garcia with two counts of aggravated robbery. Authorities say Garcia allegedly robbed two Weslaco stores earlier this month. Witnesses told police the suspect lifted his shirt, flashed a gun... more »

• Police Searching for Suspect Linked to Weslaco Convenience Store Robbery Play Video

  September 10, 2019 11:58 AM

  WESLACO – Police are searching for an aggravated robbery suspect in Weslaco. Surveillance video was taken at a convenience store on the 800 block of South Bridge Avenue at 2 a.m. Monday. Officials say the man in the black shirt flashed a gun and demanded money from... more »

• San Juan Convenience Store Robbery Suspect Charged Play Video

  August 30, 2019 5:04 PM

  SAN JUAN – The suspect involved in a convenience store robbery in San Juan this week has been charged. Police charged Matthew Mosher with aggravated robbery. Officials say Mosher is seen in surveillance footage holding up the store. It happened Wednesday afternoon. Authorities say he pointed... more »

• McAllen Police Searching for Teen Connected to Aggravated Robbery Play Video

  June 13, 2019 4:41 PM

  MCALLEN – Police are searching for an 18-year-old connected to an aggravated robbery in McAllen. Police say Julian Andres Solis is accused of the crime that happened Sunday on the 4300 block of South 23th Street. Solis is described as being five feet, six inches tall and weighs... more »

• McAllen Police Searching for Man Wanted for Aggravated Robbery Play Video

  June 7, 2019 3:26 PM

  MCALLEN – McAllen police are asking for the public’s help to locate an aggravated robbery suspect. Authorities say a warrant was issued for 23-year-old Benjamin Amaya. The robbery happened May 21 around 3 p.m. on the 3700 block of West Expressway 83. Amaya is accused of approaching... more »

• Local Police Highlight Safety Measures to Take in Parking Lots Play Video

  May 29, 2019 5:02 PM

  WESLACO – Many of us find ourselves in the same situation. We’re out running errands or shopping, getting in and out of our cars all day. Incidents such as the case in San Juan where a woman was forced into her vehicle at gunpoint while she had just... more »

• Brownsville Police Release Photo in Hopes to Identify Aggravated Robbery Suspect Play Video

  May 28, 2019 4:15 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Brownsville police are looking to identify a suspect involved in an aggravated robbery. The robbery happened Sunday, May 19 at a business on the 3300 block of Southmost Blvd. The surveillance picture appear to show he’s possibly armed with a weapon. If you think you... more »

• Man Accused of Aggravated Robbery in Weslaco Now Charged Play Video

  May 22, 2019 12:13 PM

  WESLACO – A man accused in an aggravated robbery at a Dollar General in Weslaco is officially charged. Antonio Lopez Jr. went before a judge Wednesday morning. He’s facing three felony charges including aggravated robbery. Police say he attempted to hold up a person at the Dollar... more »

• Weslaco Police Seeking to Identify Aggravated Robbery Suspect Play Video

  May 18, 2019 10:24 PM

  WESLACO- Weslaco police are asking for the public's help in identifying an aggravated robbery suspect. The incident happened around 7:30 Saturday night at Little Caesar's on West Business 83. Police describe the suspect as a Hispanic male in his mid-20's. He was seen on surveillance video wearing... more »

• Brownsville Police Seeking to Identify Aggravated Robbery Suspect Play Video

  February 2, 2019 5:23 PM

  BROWNSVILLE- Brownsville police are asking for the public's help in identifying an aggravated robbery suspect. They say it happened on the 2600 block of Boca Chica Boulevard just before 7:30 Saturday morning. The suspect allegedly went up to two people at an ATM, showed a handgun and and... more »

• Suspects in Aggravated Robbery Remain On-The-Run from Harlingen Police Play Video

  January 27, 2019 4:10 PM

  HARLINGEN- Two aggravated robbery suspects remain on the run from Harlingen police. They say two men brought weapons into a restaurant on North Business 77 and demanded cash from a clerk early Sunday morning. The pair fled the scene on foot. Anyone with information is asked to... more »

• Three Suspects Wanted in Connection to Aggravated Robbery in Pharr Play Video

  January 11, 2019 12:34 PM

  PHARR – Police in Pharr are searching for three suspects wanted for an aggravated robbery and kidnapping. The incident took place on the 2800 block of Scarlet Circle last Friday. The victim allegedly told police his friends threatened him with a weapon and held him down as they... more »

• 21-Year-Old Charged with Aggravated Robbery following Incident in Weslaco Play Video

  January 4, 2019 3:50 PM

  WESLACO – Weslaco police are crediting a Crime Stoppers tip for tracking down a robbery suspect. Francisco Moreno, 21, went before a judge on Friday morning. He’s charged with aggravated robbery. Investigators say Moreno demanded cash from a convenience store clerk on New Year’s Eve and took off.... more »

• Aggravated Robbery Suspect in Custody Play Video

  January 3, 2019 12:57 PM

  UPDATE (8pm): The man allegedly behind an aggravated robbery in Weslaco has been arrested. Weslaco police say he faces several charges including aggravated robbery and possession of a firearm by a felon. He's set to appear in court Friday morning. ----- WESLACO – Weslaco police released... more »

• Hidalgo Co. Deputies Searching for 3 Aggravated Robbery Suspects Play Video

  January 2, 2019 6:55 PM

  WESLACO – Hidalgo County deputies are searching for three men wanted for aggravated robbery. The men are accused of stealing from a possible illegal gambling establishment. We’re told it happened north of Weslaco on Mile 14 ½ near FM-88. A victim told the deputies three masked men... more »

• Police Look to Identify Person of Interest in Aggravated Robbery Case Play Video

  January 1, 2019 4:55 PM

  WESLACO – Weslaco police need the public’s help identifying a person of interest in an aggravated robbery. A surveillance camera caught footage of a man walking into a convenience store Monday afternoon on East Business 83. If you have any information, call Weslaco Crime Stoppers at 956-968-8477. ... more »

• 2 Women Charged in Aggravated Robbery Case in Starr Co. Play Video

  December 24, 2018 11:39 AM

  NEAR RIO GRANDE CITY – Two women are facing charges in connection with a robbery in Starr County. It happened Friday at an Alto Bonito Grocery Store. Investigators say one of the women robbed a couple and took off with around $600. Watch the news clip above... more »

• 2 Suspects Facing Aggravated Robbery Charges

  August 4, 2017 5:23 PM

  NEAR EDINBURG – Two people were arrested after a robbery in rural Edinburg this week. Adrian Davila, 25, and Jose Alfredo Carlos, 20, are charged with aggravated robbery. The victim said one of the suspects burglarized his truck while another allegedly struck him in the head with a handgun before... more »

• Aggravated Robbery in Edinburg Play Video

  March 11, 2017 9:18 PM

  EDINBURG - The search is on for one of two suspects allegedly involved in a pair of crimes in Edinburg. The first incident took place around 6 p.m. at the TJ Maxx near Trenton Road and Canton Road. Edinburg Assistant Police Chief Oscar Trevino tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS two adults... more »

• Aggravated Robbery Suspects on the Run Play Video

  January 8, 2017 5:18 PM

  SAN JUAN--San Juan police are looking for two aggravated robbery suspects. The robbery happened Saturday night at the El Patron Liquor Store on the 1200 block of E. 495 in San Juan. The suspects were wearing hoodies and were armed with a shotgun. They got away with an undisclosed amount... more »