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• Dog caught on camera stealing packages from McAllen residence Play Video

  March 11, 2020 6:00 PM

  MCALLEN – Cases involving people having their packages stolen from their front porches has become all too common. At a Mcallen home, Abby Garza thought she was yet another victim of package theft when she arrived home and could not find her delivery. She, as expected, was upset until... more »

• Weslaco police search for 3 theft suspects who concealed items in toy wagon box

  March 7, 2020 12:57 PM

  WESLACO – Weslaco police are searching for three suspects involved in a theft. It happened at approximately 6:58 p.m. Wednesday at the Walmart on Texas Boulevard. Police say a man in a red cap and red tank top hid two TVs, a blu-ray player, an HDMI cable and... more »

• Mercedes woman seeks answers after renovation confusion leads to theft investigation Play Video

  February 5, 2020 6:33 PM

  MERCEDES – A woman is in search for answers after four people stole from her. One of the accused was a Mercedes city employee. Norma Cosme says she received a call from her neighbor, telling her all her belongings were outside. By the time she got home she found... more »

• Thieves leave Edinburg man broke after stealing from his bank account Play Video

  January 28, 2020 7:20 PM

  EDINBURG – An Edinburg man is seeking answers after his bank account was wiped out. He says checks were cashed out in states he has never visited. Back in October, Jaime Luna attempted to use his Bank of America card, but it got declined. When he called the bank,... more »

• 2019 Brownsville Crime Report Numbers Released Play Video

  January 16, 2020 10:29 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Earlier this month, the city of Brownsville released their full report of crime numbers from last year. The city reports for 2019, their crime index is down by more than 4.5%. In 2019, the city reports zero murders, compared to two cases in 2018. The number... more »

• Brownsville Police Look to Identify Person of Interest in Theft Investigation

  January 14, 2020 3:23 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Investigators in Brownsville need the public’s help in identifying a person of interest in a theft case. Police released images of the person who may be connected to a theft that happened Wednesday, Jan. 8, at the Walmart on the 3500 block of Alton Gloor Boulevard. ... more »

• Brownsville Police Searching for Person of Interest Play Video

  January 4, 2020 7:14 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Brownsville police are looking to identify a person of interest in a theft investigation. Police say the theft happened at a local business on the 300 block of E. Morrison road on December 21, 2019. If you have any information regarding this case, you're urged to... more »

• McAllen Police Seek to Identify Person of Interest in Auto Theft Investigation Play Video

  December 23, 2019 4:12 PM

  MCALLEN – McAllen police are looking to identify a person of interest in a theft investigation. Surveillance footage captured the man officials believe may be connected to a theft of a motor vehicle. The crime was reported Sunday in a parking area along the 2700 block of Expressway... more »

• Brownsville Police Searching for Person of Interest Play Video

  December 14, 2019 10:26 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - Police are searching for a person of interest in a theft investigation. Officials released a photo of a man Friday. The theft happened on the 2200 block of Boca Chica on November 30th. The person police want to talk to in regards to the theft... more »

• Willacy Co. Sheriff’s Office Needs Help to Identify Copper Wire Thief Play Video

  December 12, 2019 6:24 PM

  RAYMONDVILLE – The Willacy County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying a thief. They say he broke into a windmill Saturday near San Perlita. Detective Andres Maldonado says the thief took the windmill’s copper wiring. He says the bigger concern with this type of crime... more »

• USPS Launches Investigation after Man Caught on Camera Steals Mail in Edinburg Neighborhood Play Video

  October 30, 2019 4:01 PM

  EDINBURG – There’s a search on for a suspect caught on camera stealing mail in an Edinburg neighborhood. The man is seen driving right up to a mailbox, opening it up and taking what’s inside. Several residents say their mailboxes were targeted during the day and late night... more »

• Former La Joya Official Out on Bond after Guilty Plea Play Video

  October 22, 2019 4:53 PM

  MCALLEN – In federal court, a former La Joya official is out on bond after pleading guilty to theft Tuesday. Mike Alaniz is now scheduled for sentencing in January; his legal troubles due to a property purchase. Authorities say he used more than $39,000 to buy a lot... more »

• Man Charged with Theft for Selling Neighbor’s Car Online Play Video

  September 30, 2019 4:49 PM

  MCALLEN – The man accused of stealing and trying to sell a car online in McAllen last week went before a judge. Officials charged 47-year-old Oliver Nicol with theft, a state felony; his bond was set at $5,000. CHANNEL 5 NEWS spoke to the owner of the vehicle,... more »

• 2 Men Charged after Leaving Child in Stolen Vehicle Play Video

  September 25, 2019 5:11 PM

  EDINBURG – Two brothers accused of abandoning a child in a stolen car, now, jailed in Hidalgo County. Ovidio Zamora and his younger brother, Eric, are charged with child endangerment, theft and evading arrest. Investigators say they stole a grey Kia near San Carlos on Tuesday, then ditched... more »

• Brownsville Police Seeking to Identify Person of Interest in Theft Case Play Video

  September 21, 2019 6:28 PM

  BROWNSVILLE- Brownsville police are asking for the public's help identifying a person of interest. They say a man is linked to a theft case that happened July 14. Details are limited, but the incident reportedly happened at a business on Old Port Isabel Road. Anyone with information... more »

• New Texas Law to Charge Mail Thieves for Stealing All Types of Items Play Video

  August 23, 2019 4:49 PM

  WESLACO – A new Texas law establishes a punishment for people who take mail that is not theirs. Edicta Plasencia says there have been countless times she has had her mail stolen. “Sometimes when the mail carrier leaves the mail package in front of my house and when... more »

• Police Look to Identify Man on Surveillance Stealing from Weslaco Store

  August 12, 2019 3:06 PM

  WESLACO – Weslaco police need the public’s help to identify a theft suspect caught on surveillance. Officials say the crime occurred 8 a.m. Sunday at a furniture store located inside H-E-B on North Texas Blvd. A surveillance camera caught the man make his way into the store and... more »

• Brownsville Police Seeking to Identify Theft Suspect Play Video

  August 11, 2019 4:19 PM

  BROWNSVILLE- Brownsville police are seeking to identify a suspect in a theft case. The theft happened on July 27th. No other details are available at this time. Police say the suspect fled the scene in an older model, Ford truck. Anyone with information on this case... more »

• Brownsville Police Look to Identify Person of Interest in Theft Case

  July 24, 2019 11:44 AM

  BROWNSVILLE – Brownsville police are searching for a person of interest in a theft case. Details are limited. The incident happened June 23 at a store on the 100 block of Billy Mitchell Blvd. If you have any information on who the man is, called Brownsville police... more »

• No Jail Time for Former La Joya ISD Officer Who Stole $16K Play Video

  June 10, 2019 5:32 PM

  LA JOYA – A La Joya Independent School District police officer who stole $16,000 from the campus crime stoppers program will not do any time behind bars. The former officer, Carlos Javier Garcia of Brownsville, was sentenced to a four year probation last Monday. Just before his sentencing,... more »

• Brownsville Police Searching for Woman Wanted for Auto Theft Play Video

  June 6, 2019 4:12 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Brownsville police are looking for woman wanted for theft. Investigators say 47-year-old Belinda Zavala has an active warrant for theft of a motor vehicle. Officials believe Zavala may be hiding in the Harlingen or La Feria area. If you have any information, call the Brownsville... more »

• Brownsville Police Releases Photo of Person of Interest in Theft Case Play Video

  May 21, 2019 12:15 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Brownsville police are looking to identify a person of interest in a theft investigation. They’re hoping someone recognizes a woman caught on surveillance video. The crime happened last Wednesday at a business on the 4400 block of U.S. Highway 77. Police say the woman was... more »

• Brownsville Police Look to Identify 2 Theft Suspects Play Video

  May 3, 2019 12:58 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Brownsville police need the public’s help identifying a pair of suspects in a theft investigation. Officials are looking for two women caught on surveillance video. Details are limited, but the theft happened on Apr. 12 at a business on Morrison Road. If you know who... 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 »

• Search Warrant Conducted in Relation to Former Notary Public Play Video

  April 23, 2019 10:01 PM

  MISSION - Starr County's Special Crimes Unit conducted a search warrant at a Mission law firm Tuesday. Computers and files were taken by investigators. Although the city is out of the county's jurisdiction, Brenda Lee, Law Enforcement Liaison working with SCU, explained this is in connection to a... more »

• Brownsville Police Seeking Information for Wanted Man

  April 17, 2019 3:26 PM

  BROWNSVILLE – Brownsville police are searching for the whereabouts of man wanted for theft. Officials say 37-year-old Ignacio Avila has two active arrest warrants for theft and for fleeing from investigators. Anyone with information is asked to contact Brownsville Crime Stoppers at 956-546-8477. Information leading to the... more »

• Officials Seek to Identify Man in Auto Theft Play Video

  April 16, 2019 10:16 PM

  WESLACO – The Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office needs the public's help to identify a man in connected to an auto theft. Investigators are calling him a person of interest. A white 2016 Chevrolet Silverado was taken from the Alamo area and was last seen at the Hidalgo port... more »

• Brownsville Police Seeking to Identify Suspect in Theft Case Play Video

  April 14, 2019 3:12 PM

  BROWNSVILLE- Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man wanted in a theft case. They said it happened March 31, at a business on East Morrison Road. The man was seen leaving the area in a green, older model Chevy SUV. Anyone with information... more »

• UTRGV Officials Searching for Information on Attempted Theft Play Video

  April 9, 2019 10:34 PM

  EDINBURG – Police at the University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley are searching for information to lead them to the people who tried to steal construction equipment. The attempted theft took place at a parking lot at the northwest side of the Edinburg campus. University Police Chief Raul Mungiuia... 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 »

• Man Wanted in San Juan Theft Case Officially Charged Play Video

  March 9, 2019 4:46 PM

  SAN JUAN- A man wanted in a theft case has been officially charged. 36-year-old Andrey Martinez was arrested in Reynosa. He was charged with two counts of burglary of a building and one count of theft. Martinez was suspected of stealing $45,000 worth of cell phones from... more »

• Brownsville Police Searching for Possible Vehicle Burglary Victims Play Video

  February 23, 2019 4:49 PM

  BROWNSVILLE- A suspect is behind bars for their alleged connection to several vehicle burglaries. Police say they happened over the past few months at the Brownsville Event Center and several other business locations. Those areas include Event Center Boulevard, Springmart Boulevard, and Pablo Kisel Boulevard. Authorities were... 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 »

• McAllen Police Seek to Identify Persons of Interest in Stolen Power Equipment Case

  February 22, 2019 10:38 AM

  MCALLEN – McAllen police need help identifying persons of interest in a theft case. According to police, the theft of a Caterpillar skid steer loader was reported Tuesday, Feb. 19. Authorities say the skid steer loader was placed on a trailer and towed. Surveillance cameras caught the... more »

• Authorities Searching for 2 Suspects Involved in Numerous Burglaries in Cameron Co. Play Video

  February 11, 2019 12:25 PM

  HARLINGEN – Authorities are searching for two alleged burglars in Cameron County. Surveillance video shows the two men who broke into several homes in the Harlingen and Rio Hondo areas. They were seen leaving in a 2011 tan-colored Chevrolet Malibu. If you have any information, call the... 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 »

• Local Video-Store Owner Affected by Nonpaying Customers Play Video

  January 14, 2019 9:25 PM

  MISSION – A local video-store owner says he is concerned for the future of his business due to customers who refuse to pay. Homer Garza has managed to keep his video store “Movie Night” in business for eight years. “People thought I was crazy when I said ‘I... more »

• Alamo Man Held on Theft, Drug Charges Following Execution of Search Warrant Play Video

  January 13, 2019 3:11 PM

  ALAMO- An Alamo man was arrested Friday evening following the execution of a search warrant by police. Cash, drugs and a weapon were seized at the scene. Eddy Alan Lucas is charged with possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance, possession of a dangerous drug and theft... more »

• Man Arrested in Connection to Port Isabel Theft Case Play Video

  January 12, 2019 5:02 PM

  PORT ISABEL - A man is behind bars in connection to a recent theft case. Police say Santos Ramirez stole a bike from a yard on Gonzalez Street, January 3. They were eventually able to track down the bike, at a pawn shop where Ramirez sold it for... more »

• 2 Valley Women Arraigned for Food Stamp Fraud Play Video

  January 11, 2019 5:14 PM

  WESLACO – Two Rio Grande Valley women have been charged with theft for food stamp fraud. Jessica Gonzalez and Michelle Muñoz pled not guilty. Gonzalez is accused of taking up to $20,000 and Muñoz is accused of taking up to $100,000. Both women were arrested in late... more »

• Firework Stand Workers on Alert for Potential Encounters with Thieves Play Video

  December 28, 2018 5:00 PM

  ELSA – Firework stands across the Rio Grande Valley are on high alert. Police say they are targets for thieves looking to make a quick buck; some employees are even carrying a hammer or an old bat to stay safe. One firework stand owner tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS... more »

• Hidalgo Co. Sheriff Deputy Terminated following Arrest Play Video

  December 28, 2018 4:19 PM

  MCALLEN – A Hidalgo County sheriff deputy was terminated Friday following his arrest in McAllen on Wednesday night. McAllen police say Robert Sanchez Jr. is charged with theft of a local business. He was arrested along with two others. The sheriff’s office announced the termination following an... more »

• Park Rangers on Alert, Residents Advised to Take Precautions during Holidays

  December 18, 2018 6:16 PM

  SOUTH PADRE ISLAND – Cameron County park rangers say residents should take precautions to protect their property during the holidays. Park Ranger Police Chief Horacio Zamora says during this season they keep a watchful eye on parks like Isla Blanca Park. "The northern part of the beach is... more »

• Port Isabel Police Searching for Suspects in Walmart Theft Play Video

  March 21, 2018 12:02 PM

  PORT ISABEL – Police are trying to track down the suspects who broke into the electronics department at a Walmart store in Port Isabel. Authorities say it happened early Monday morning. Surveillance video shows a man and a woman leaving the store with the items. Police believe the same suspects... more »

• Man Serving Parole for Theft Reveals What Burglars Look for this Holiday Season Play Video

  December 14, 2017 6:15 PM

  SAN BENITO – The merriment of the holiday season can quickly turn to misery. Burglars look to make a quick buck by targeting homes and making off with some of those expensive gifts hidden away for Christmas. A former crook tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS the thieves are watching. "If they... more »

• 2 People Arrested in Theft from Hospice Patient Play Video

  April 6, 2017 5:15 PM

  WESLACO – Two people are behind bars for allegedly stealing from a hospice care patient. On March 7, the Hidalgo County sheriff’s deputies met with a woman who reported her uncle had passed away and that he had jewelry stolen from him. The uncle was in hospice care at Aurora’s... more »