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• Mission police searching for burglars caught on camera opening unlocked vehicles Play Video

  January 27, 2020 9:45 PM

  MISSION – Over the past 48 hours, two men have reportedly been walking up to people’s cars in Mission and simply opening them. Officer Arturo Flores says all the cases share one thing – unlocked doors. Residents on Elm Street say the neighborhood is usually quiet, which is... more »

• Willacy Co. Residents More Vigilant As Thefts, Burglaries Rise Play Video

  December 26, 2019 5:37 PM

  RAYMONDVILLE – The Willacy county Sheriff’s Office says they're seeing an increase of thefts and burglaries during this holiday week. So far, the county has seen two burglaries in vehicles and two others in habitation. Officials say for a small county, this is too much. Sergeant Andres Maldonado... more »

• 1 Arrested, 1 On the Run in Burglary Investigation in Edinburg

  November 25, 2019 10:22 PM

  EDINBURG – Home surveillance cameras led to the arrest of an accused house burglar in Edinburg. Authorities are still searching for his alleged accomplice. Investigators say the two snuck into a gated community and stole from at least three properties. They were caught on one of the... more »

• Elsa Police Seeking to Identify Suspects in Recent Car Burglaries Play Video

  September 8, 2019 8:16 PM

  ELSA- A pair of car burglary suspects were recently caught on camera in Elsa. Police say surveillance video recorded them just before 1:00 Thursday morning on VFW Street. A handgun, taser and digital camera were taken from two vehicles. Police believe the suspects may be tied to... more »

• Elsa Police Investigating String of Car Burglaries Play Video

  August 30, 2019 4:42 PM

  ELSA – A rash of car burglaries in Elsa are kept police busy. Investigators say they started last week and are not stopping. Authorities say the cases have one thing in common: victims left their cars unlocked. Elsa police remind residents to lock their car and don’t... more »

• Harlingen Business Owner Speaks Out after Catching Burglar on Camera Play Video

  August 3, 2019 9:19 PM

  HARLINGEN- A restaurant owner says she's the latest victim in a recent string of break-ins in Cameron County. Juanita Garcia says her surveillance cameras caught a woman wearing a cap, walking up to her truck and opening the door. Her purse and sensitive paperwork were taken, along with... more »

• Harlingen Police Look to Identify Car Burglars Caught on Camera Play Video

  July 26, 2019 1:22 PM

  HARLINGEN – Harlingen police are looking into a string of burglaries and want the public’s help identifying the suspects. Police released photos of who they’re looking for. Over the past few nights, homeowners' surveillance cameras have caught individuals. Investigators say the suspects are opening unlocked vehicles and... more »

• Official Highlights Measures to Prevent a Car Break-In at SPI Play Video

  June 20, 2019 4:16 PM

  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – Car burglaries are on the rise at South Padre Island. A Cameron County park ranger tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS due to the burglaries they have also increased patrols. The most recent call was Wednesday; luckily there was a witness in the case who gave... more »

• Police Searching for Suspect Involved in Motor Vehicle Theft Play Video

  March 14, 2019 3:32 PM

  WESLACO – Police need the public’s help in identifying a suspect in a motor vehicle theft. Authorities say the incident occurred Feb. 26 at approximately 4:00 a.m. in Weslaco. The suspect is also wanted for questioning in other vehicle burglaries in the area of Westgate and Mile 10.... more »