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• Mercedes woman on alert after mail thief caught on camera Play Video

  February 7, 2020 6:21 PM

  MERCEDES – A Mercedes woman is looking for answers after, she says, her mail had been disappearing for days. It’s now a police investigation after the discovery she caught on camera. Veronica Garza even asked the Postal Service to hand deliver the mail to her door to avoid the... more »

• Biker Group Steps Up to Replace All Toys Stolen from San Benito Church Play Video

  December 20, 2019 5:52 PM

  SAN BENITO – A holiday Grinch in San Benito signed a document claiming to be with Live Now Ministries and took 300 donated toys from an off-site location Wednesday. After CHANNEL 5 NEWS reported about the theft , many in the Rio Grande Valley community wanted to help donate... more »

• Alleged Thief Charged in String of Rio Grande City Burglaries Play Video

  December 2, 2019 6:24 PM

  RIO GRANDE CITY – A person is facing charges in connection with a string of burglaries in Rio Grande City. Police say the thief burglarized five vehicles, all of them belonging to the same victim. Yolanda Olivares says her husbands has been in the hospital since June. ... more »

• Dog Reunites with Family in Edinburg after Allegedly Being Stolen Play Video

  November 1, 2019 6:41 PM

  EDINBURG - A dog taken from an Edinburg family is back home. A woman was caught on surveillance camera taking Bella from Benny Guerra's home, leaving Benny's mom without her constant companion . Guerra tells us the dog was reunited with the family on Thursday. He says... more »

• Alton Police Searching for 5 Suspects Who Posed as Officers in Assault Play Video

  October 29, 2019 10:08 PM

  ALTON – An investigation is underway in Alton after impostors were reported posing as police officers. Five men broke into a home on Rockport Street around 3 a.m. Tuesday, yelling they were Alton police. The homeowners told CHANNEL 5 NEWS the men forced them into their bedroom and... more »

• Woman Caught on Camera Stealing Edinburg Family's Dog Play Video

  October 29, 2019 6:21 PM

  EDINBURG – Surveillance cameras captured the moment a woman stole an Edinburg family's dog. Benny Guerra says on Sunday a car pulled up to their front yard and picked up their English bulldog, Bella. He says when he couldn't find their dog he checked his cameras. "They... more »

• Willacy County Farming Equipment Stolen Play Video

  October 19, 2019 9:26 PM

  WILLACY COUNTY - Thousands of dollars’ worth of farming equipment is going missing according to the Willacy County Sheriff's Office. They told CHANNEL 5 NEWS farmers reported at least four tractors ranging from $20,000 to $100,000 being stolen. Thieves are also taking trailers, and other equipment.... more »

• McAllen Mother Down More Than $17K after Pool Company Goes Out of Business Play Video

  October 8, 2019 10:15 PM

  MCALLEN – It’s been nearly a year since she paid more than $17,000 to a pool company, which now seems to be out of business. Michelle Cantu paid Real Grill Masters to get a new pool and patio. She says as she paid more money the communication decreased. ... more »

• Stolen Cars Being Used for Criminal Activity in Mexico Play Video

  September 27, 2019 6:05 PM

  WESLACO - If your car was stolen, there is a chance it could end up in Mexico and be used for criminal activity. CHANNEL FIVE NEWS spoke to Homeland Security Investigator Mark Lippa who says they have found cars in Mexico that were stolen in the Valley, then when... more »

• Battery Thieves Hit Up Drainage Pumps in Mercedes Play Video

  June 29, 2019 9:02 PM

  MERCEDES- As Hidalgo County Drainage District One works to pump standing water out of neighborhoods, they're also running into other issues. Officials shared photos showing the back of a pump draining water in south Mercedes. Missing in those photos, were the batteries that sit on metal brackets powering... more »

• San Benito Police Looking to Track Down Stolen Utility Vehicle Play Video

  May 12, 2019 4:34 PM

  SAN BENITO- Police are asking for the public's help in tracking down a missing utility vehicle. It was reported stolen last month on Utex drive. The vehicle is described as a six seat camouflage Polaris Ranger. Anyone with information is asked to call San Benito Police at... more »

• GPS Tracking Leads Edinburg Authorities to 2 Convicted Felons Play Video

  May 3, 2019 6:13 PM

  EDINBURG – Two men accused of stealing laptops in Edinburg are behind bars. Edinburg police and SWAT raided an apartment complex on the 3800 block of South Veterans Boulevard after tracking the laptops. Because the laptops had GPS, authorities were able to find the men in the apartment... more »

• Brownsville Police Seek to Identify Person of Interest in Theft Incident

  April 26, 2019 4:26 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Brownsville police are searching for a person of interest in a theft incident. A 2018 Nissan Rogue was reported stolen on March 18. Police are looking to identify the person seen in the vehicle. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Brownsville Crime Stoppers... more »

• Police: 2 Jailed after Stolen Laptop Case Escalates Play Video

  April 11, 2019 11:11 PM

  EDINBURG – Two men accused of pulling a knife on Good Samaritans are in jail. Police say it happened because of a stolen laptop. The incident began at a McDonald’s off University Drive. Edinburg police tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS the suspects swiped the laptop off a table... more »

• Investigation Underway following Vandalism of Donation Box in Mission Play Video

  March 27, 2019 5:18 PM

  MISSION – Police are investigating after a donation box at Mission Food Pantry was broken into. The director of the food pantry, Adela Ortega, calls this act of vandalism “senseless”. Their goal is to help in any way they can. They have five donation boxes that are left... more »

• Port Isabel Police Searching for Suspect in Theft Case Play Video

  March 13, 2019 12:31 PM

  PORT ISABEL – Port Isabel police are on the lookout for a suspect connected to a theft case. Police say they saw a man steal a small blue air compressor from a pick-up truck on the 500 block of Tarpon Field last week. If you have any information,... more »

• La Villa Police Believe Stolen Pets Could be Used for Illegal Activity Play Video

  February 28, 2019 4:42 PM

  LA VILLA – Police believe pets stolen in the La Villa area are being used for illegal activity. La Villa police are still investigating the situation since there isn’t any concrete evidence. KRGV’s Christian Colón spoke with local residents to get their feedback on this. “If this... more »

• Police Searching for Suspects Who Took 2 Iconic Pieces of Décor from Pharr Business Play Video

  February 22, 2019 5:14 PM

  PHARR – A local business is shaken up following a robbery that took place right outside their doors. Surveillance cameras captured the moment when two large, iconic pieces of décor were taken from the Big River Brewery early Thursday morning in Pharr. Three men are seen carrying barrels... more »

• Tamaulipas Officials Recover Stolen Vehicles with Texas Plates Play Video

  February 21, 2019 6:14 PM

  WESLACO – Authorities across the border say they are recovering Texas cars from stolen vehicle seizures. In recent months, officials in Tamaulipas have highlighted efforts to recover stolen cars and motorcycles in border cities. Officials say in the first two weeks of February, authorities have recovered 18 stolen... more »

• Local Police Warns Users to be Cautious While Using Free Wi-Fi Play Video

  February 19, 2019 6:01 PM

  ALAMO – Police are warning residents about a new discrete way people are falling victim to identity theft. The Alamo Police Department is advising against using free Wi-Fi networks in public areas. Local resident Paula Moya says she realized she was a victim of identity theft when the... more »

• Credit Card Abuse Case Raises Concerns Play Video

  February 19, 2019 3:56 PM

  MCALLEN – A local man says he is more vigilant after being a victim of credit card abuse. Police say they arrested the suspect involved on Sunday. Lieutenant Joel Morales, a spokesperson for the McAllen Police Department, says credit card abuse is when a card is used without... more »

• Man Arraigned for Allegedly Stealing Gladys Porter Zoo Tortoise Play Video

  February 13, 2019 4:51 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – A tortoise stolen from Gladys Porter Zoo is back in its enclosure. The man who allegedly took the tortoise, Julio Cesar Marroquin has been charged with theft. A police report was filed on Feb. 6 and the tortoise valued at $3,600 has since been returned to... more »

• Local Cyber Security Expert Warns about Thieves Targeting Keyless Cars Play Video

  February 12, 2019 5:27 PM

  WESLACO – Cyber security experts are warning about a tactic criminals are using to target keyless cars. People who have cars that start with key fobs may be in danger of having not only their items stolen but also the car itself. KRGV’s Cecilia Gutierrez explains how you... more »

• Police Searching for Thief after Returning Stolen Truck Play Video

  February 7, 2019 10:46 PM

  ALAMO – Police are still on the lookout for a man wanted for stealing a truck. The truck owner says he just bought a 2018 Toyota Tundra a couple of months ago. "I didn't know anything was wrong this morning. I was on my way to work, and... more »

• Edinburg Police Searching for Suspect in Vehicle Theft Play Video

  February 24, 2018 5:04 PM

  Edinburg police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect wanted for stealing a vehicle. Authorities say a woman stole a red 2017 Ford Escape with license plate number JKL7029 and crossed it into Mexico. Those with information are asked to call Edinburg police at (956) 383-8477. more »