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Knife-wielding burglar assaults pregnant woman, takes off with items from home in Houston’s East End
Read full article: Knife-wielding burglar assaults pregnant woman, takes off with items from home in Houston’s East EndA woman from Houston’s East End is traumatized after a man came into her home, assaulted her, and stole belongings.
Toilet paper, cigarettes and speakers among stolen items recovered in north Houston
Read full article: Toilet paper, cigarettes and speakers among stolen items recovered in north HoustonThe Harris County Sheriff’s Office apprehended five burglars near the 1500 block of Aldine Bender, who were equipped with a sledgehammer, tire iron, and crowbar.
Authorities search for burglary suspect who wounded homeowner in gunfight in Washington County
Read full article: Authorities search for burglary suspect who wounded homeowner in gunfight in Washington CountyAuthorities in Washington County are searching for a burglary suspect who they say wounded a homeowner during a gunfight Thursday morning.
Teen burglar caught on video stealing more than $500K worth of jewelry arrested
Read full article: Teen burglar caught on video stealing more than $500K worth of jewelry arrestedA 19-year-old burglar caught on camera taking more than half a million dollars worth of jewelry from stores in Houston is behind bars.
Police drone tracks Pasadena burglar after homeowner scares him off with pistol
Read full article: Police drone tracks Pasadena burglar after homeowner scares him off with pistolA suspected burglar was busted by the Pasadena Police Department as he tried to hide in a backyard Saturday night, but it was all because of high tech, high in the sky that officers got him in handcuffs.
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Texas woman says thieves followed her to restaurant, broke into her car
Read full article: CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Texas woman says thieves followed her to restaurant, broke into her carA man is sharing his frustration with Houston Police after his girlfriend was followed and her car was broken into.
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Woman says thieves followed her from Memorial City to restaurant, broke into her car
Read full article: CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Woman says thieves followed her from Memorial City to restaurant, broke into her carA man is sharing his frustration with Houston Police after his girlfriend was followed and her car was broken into.
Houston Police and State Rep. Gene Wu hosting town hall to discuss recent break-ins at temples
Read full article: Houston Police and State Rep. Gene Wu hosting town hall to discuss recent break-ins at templesOn Thursday, The Houston Police Department, State Representative Gene Wu and community advocates will host a town hall to discuss the recent break ins at temples in the Houston area.
Nationwide burglary group targeting Family Dollar safes in Harris County
Read full article: Nationwide burglary group targeting Family Dollar safes in Harris CountyEight suspects are currently facing criminal charges for breaking into and stealing safes from Family Dollar stores across metro Houston.
‘Counted like 17, 18 shots:’ Witness recalls Harris Co. sheriff’s deputies shooting woman in her own apartment
Read full article: ‘Counted like 17, 18 shots:’ Witness recalls Harris Co. sheriff’s deputies shooting woman in her own apartmentWhen Harris County Sheriff’s deputies unloaded more than a dozen bullets into an apartment in East Harris County one man was as close to the gunfire as one could be.
VIDEO: Thieves caught on camera breaking into mailboxes at Westchase-area apartment complex
Read full article: VIDEO: Thieves caught on camera breaking into mailboxes at Westchase-area apartment complexTwo bold thieves were captured on camera prying open a mailbox in the Westchester area of Houston and getting away with medication, credit cards, and other important information.
Several firearms, $41K recovered after thieves burglarize multiple vehicles near Minute Maid Park
Read full article: Several firearms, $41K recovered after thieves burglarize multiple vehicles near Minute Maid ParkTwo suspects were arrested for stealing guns and burglarizing vehicles near Minute Maid Park Sunday, the Houston Police Department said.
Thieves steal generator, power tools from Fort Bend County high school’s band hall
Read full article: Thieves steal generator, power tools from Fort Bend County high school’s band hallThe Lamar Consolidated Independent School District Police Department said two unknown suspects stole a generator and power tools from a school band hall in the Richmond area.
Nearly $18K worth of stolen jewelry recovered after Shenandoah police chase
Read full article: Nearly $18K worth of stolen jewelry recovered after Shenandoah police chaseAccording to the Shenandoah Police Department, around 2:25 a.m. Sunday, officers were wrapping up a DWI investigation when they noticed a white Toyota SUV traveling north on the I-45 service road at high speeds with no lights on.
Have you seen him? Man wanted for shopping with bank cards he allegedly nabbed in several vehicle burglaries in Katy
Read full article: Have you seen him? Man wanted for shopping with bank cards he allegedly nabbed in several vehicle burglaries in KatyCrime Stoppers and the Harris County Constable’s Office Precinct 5 are asking for the public’s help locating a man they believe is responsible for burglarizing vehicles and taking victims’ bank cards.
Houston man believes he was followed from ATM after vehicle broken into
Read full article: Houston man believes he was followed from ATM after vehicle broken intoA Houston man’s vehicle was broken into in broad daylight Saturday and he believes he may have been followed for miles after stopping at an ATM.
Brazen burglars caught on camera minutes apart targeting two Meyerland homes
Read full article: Brazen burglars caught on camera minutes apart targeting two Meyerland homesAt least two families living in Meyerland have been hit by thieves this week and, using surveillance video, they’ve realized the same brazen burglars broke in using the same tactics just a few minutes apart.
‘Back to his old tricks’: Man accused of pretending to be deputy while breaking into Kingwood area home
Read full article: ‘Back to his old tricks’: Man accused of pretending to be deputy while breaking into Kingwood area homeA suspect accused of imitating Harris County sheriff’s deputies while burglarizing a home in the Kingwood area has been arrested, the Houston Police Department said.
Suspect goes on 2-day crime spree before putting 86-year-old woman in chokehold during north Houston robbery, HPD says
Read full article: Suspect goes on 2-day crime spree before putting 86-year-old woman in chokehold during north Houston robbery, HPD saysThe Houston Police Department has found a suspect who they said was caught on a doorbell camera violently burglarizing the home of an 86-year-old woman on Monday.
Prominent local pastor praying for answers after footage shows church annex burglarized
Read full article: Prominent local pastor praying for answers after footage shows church annex burglarizedA local pastor said two men who forced their way inside his church last Friday weren’t there to find the Lord.
‘Panty Pirate’ accused of repeated underwear thefts in Huntsville area
Read full article: ‘Panty Pirate’ accused of repeated underwear thefts in Huntsville areaA man has been arrested and charged after police say he broke into victims’ apartments and stole several of their personal belongings, including their underwear.
2 men wanted after breaking into HISD campus and stealing electronics, causing 5,000 in damages
Read full article: 2 men wanted after breaking into HISD campus and stealing electronics, causing 5,000 in damagesTwo men are wanted after breaking into a Houston Independent School District campus and stealing electronics, according to Crime Stoppers and HISDPD.
ONLY ON 2: 68-year-old man beaten by burglar grateful after investigators arrest alleged attacker
Read full article: ONLY ON 2: 68-year-old man beaten by burglar grateful after investigators arrest alleged attackerA man is behind bars after investigators say he confessed to robbing and beating a 68-year-old disabled man. “I figured he was going to kill me. He was apologizing and telling me lies every time he hit me. He’s a bad guy,” the victim, Stan Burge, said.
Alleged serial burglar previously arrested 64 times in Texas charged in connection with several break-ins at downtown-area restaurants
Read full article: Alleged serial burglar previously arrested 64 times in Texas charged in connection with several break-ins at downtown-area restaurantsOfficers with Houston Police Department will hold a news conference on Friday to discuss safety and burglary prevention tips for area restaurants and businesses following a recent sting of break-ins reported.
Burglar steals tires, leaves woman’s car on blocks while she visits Galleria apartment complex
Read full article: Burglar steals tires, leaves woman’s car on blocks while she visits Galleria apartment complexA Spring woman said her car was burglarized and her tires were left on cinder blocks when she went to visit a friend’s Galleria apartment Friday night. The woman said her car was in direct view of surveillance cameras, yet she can’t get the complex or police to view it to try and find the burglar.
RECOGNIZE HIM? Forgetful burglar leaves behind cell phone with telling screensaver after breaking into woman’s car, deputies say
Read full article: RECOGNIZE HIM? Forgetful burglar leaves behind cell phone with telling screensaver after breaking into woman’s car, deputies sayConstable deputies in Harris County are now searching for a suspect they say broke into a woman’s vehicle in the Atascocita area Thursday.
4 suspects, including 16-year-old, charged after breaking into multiple vehicles in Montgomery County area, deputies say
Read full article: 4 suspects, including 16-year-old, charged after breaking into multiple vehicles in Montgomery County area, deputies sayThree men and a teenager have been arrested and charged after allegedly stealing multiple vehicles throughout the Montogomery County area.
Recognize him? Houston police searching for man accused of breaking into building, stealing more than $2,000 in electronics
Read full article: Recognize him? Houston police searching for man accused of breaking into building, stealing more than $2,000 in electronicsHouston police are asking for the public’s help with finding the man who was caught on video burglarizing a building in west Houston last year.
3 suspects arrested, charged in connection with burglary at check cashing business in Bellaire, police say
Read full article: 3 suspects arrested, charged in connection with burglary at check cashing business in Bellaire, police sayThree suspects who were caught burglarizing a check cashing business in west Houston were arrested and charged early Monday, officials said.
3 suspects arrested, charged in connection with burglary at check cashing business in Bellaire, police say
Read full article: 3 suspects arrested, charged in connection with burglary at check cashing business in Bellaire, police sayThree suspects who were caught burglarizing a check cashing business in west Houston were arrested and charged early Monday, officials said.
Business owners in the Bellaire area search for suspect involved in string of burglaries
Read full article: Business owners in the Bellaire area search for suspect involved in string of burglariesMultiple business owners in the Bellaire area are left with questions after a string of burglaries recently hit their area.
Taco shop burglarized 5 days after another suspect was shot to death by customer, police say
Read full article: Taco shop burglarized 5 days after another suspect was shot to death by customer, police sayThe southwest Houston taco shop that was at the center of a huge crime scene on Thursday has found itself back in the hot seat.
Suspect wanted after forcing entry into north Harris Co. building, leaving $5,000 in damages, police say
Read full article: Suspect wanted after forcing entry into north Harris Co. building, leaving $5,000 in damages, police sayA suspect is wanted after they reportedly burglarized a building in north Harris County back in October.
Burglary suspect returns to home 2 weeks later, steals pickup truck before police chase that ends in Spring: HPD
Read full article: Burglary suspect returns to home 2 weeks later, steals pickup truck before police chase that ends in Spring: HPDA suspect accused of burglarizing a home two weeks ago and then coming back to steal a vehicle is now in custody after a chase with police, officers with the Houston Police Department said.
Residents at apartment complex near Texas Medical Center fed up after string of burglaries
Read full article: Residents at apartment complex near Texas Medical Center fed up after string of burglariesResidents of an apartment complex near the Texas Medical Center expressed concern Wednesday that little is being done to stop a rash of break-ins, despite their calls for attention.
Suspect already out on bond breaks into home, creeps into sleeping 13-year-old’s bedroom, pulls girl’s hair, Pct. 4 says
Read full article: Suspect already out on bond breaks into home, creeps into sleeping 13-year-old’s bedroom, pulls girl’s hair, Pct. 4 saysA suspect went to great lengths to break into a family’s home, then lock himself inside a bedroom with their sleeping teenage daughter, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.
Headstones, compnay truck stolen from monuments business in Needville
Read full article: Headstones, compnay truck stolen from monuments business in NeedvilleA custom headstone business in Needville is asking for the public’s help after someone stole their company pickup and thousands of dollars worth of headstones Friday morning.
Cypress family wakes up to find stranger taking shower in daughter’s bathroom, Precinct 4 constables say
Read full article: Cypress family wakes up to find stranger taking shower in daughter’s bathroom, Precinct 4 constables sayJose Luis Navarrete, 26, was booked into the Harris County Jail and charged with burglary of a habitation.
Park-goer walking dog with girlfriend at Memorial Park forced to shoot at ‘would-be’ burglars: HPD
Read full article: Park-goer walking dog with girlfriend at Memorial Park forced to shoot at ‘would-be’ burglars: HPDWhat officials say was supposed to be a peaceful trip to Memorial Park turned violent and dangerous Wednesday night around 9:30 when burglars targeted a car in a parking lot near East Memorial Loop and Arnot.
Burglar bathed, ate inside Montrose home after entering through cat flap on Easter Sunday
Read full article: Burglar bathed, ate inside Montrose home after entering through cat flap on Easter SundayHome surveillance video recorded the moment a burglar entered a home in the Montrose area on Easter Sunday, squeezing his way through a cat flap.
VIDEO: 3 men, 1 woman wanted in connection with burglary at high-rise apartment, HPD says
Read full article: VIDEO: 3 men, 1 woman wanted in connection with burglary at high-rise apartment, HPD saysOfficials are asking the community to help identify four suspects wanted in connection with a burglary earlier this month.
Have you seen them? Police search for suspects they say broke into business, stole $19K worth of items
Read full article: Have you seen them? Police search for suspects they say broke into business, stole $19K worth of itemsHouston police are searching for a man and a woman who they say broke into a business inside a multi-use building and stole $19,000 worth of items in Westchase last month.
Bond set at $120,000 for man accused of breaking into homes of 2 women in Energy Corridor area
Read full article: Bond set at $120,000 for man accused of breaking into homes of 2 women in Energy Corridor areaA man that is in custody after he was accused of breaking into the homes of two different women in west Houston Tuesday was due in court Wednesday, however he did not appear.
After last burglary at seafood restaurant, owner says he may be forced to his doors for good
Read full article: After last burglary at seafood restaurant, owner says he may be forced to his doors for goodA restaurant owner in west Houston said he may have to close his doors if his business becomes the target of another crime.
Police chase turns deadly when stolen vehicle catches on fire after crash in north Houston, officers say
Read full article: Police chase turns deadly when stolen vehicle catches on fire after crash in north Houston, officers sayHouston police are investigating Friday after they said a chase turned deadly when the suspects’ stolen vehicle caught on fire shortly after crashing.
Man admits to breaking into Spring home to sexually assault woman, investigators say
Read full article: Man admits to breaking into Spring home to sexually assault woman, investigators sayA man has been arrested and charged after Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Deputies said he broke into a family’s home, intending to sexually assault a woman.
Pearland couple says they’re lucky to be alive after being attacked by burglar with a hammer
Read full article: Pearland couple says they’re lucky to be alive after being attacked by burglar with a hammerOne Pearland couple said they are lucky to be alive and on the road to recovery after a burglar threw a cinderblock at their home and began to attack them with a hammer.
2 break into Houston museum, lead police on boat chase and escape through storm drain
Read full article: 2 break into Houston museum, lead police on boat chase and escape through storm drainHOUSTON – Houston police are investigating a break-in and getaway that sounds like something out of a movie. Police are searching for two introducers who broke into an art museum and used a motorboat to escape. The incident occurred at the Bayou Bend Museum on Memorial Drive around 6:45 p.m. Tuesday night. “I’ve seen alligators in this creek and snakes and stuff that’s risking it right there,” resident Matthew McElroy said. The Museum of Fine Arts Houston, which runs the Bayou Bend Museum, said no one was harmed and no works of art were damaged.
Homeowner shoots, kills truck burglar in southeast Houston, police say
Read full article: Homeowner shoots, kills truck burglar in southeast Houston, police sayHOUSTON – A man was shot to death after police said he was caught breaking into someone’s vehicle in southeast Houston Wednesday. Police said the shooting happened at a home in the 800 block of Marleen Street around 8:30 p.m.Investigators said the alleged burglar removed some things from the truck. That’s when the homeowner came out and shot him, according to police. Police said the man was struck once and died at the scene. Investigators said a grand jury will determine if charges will be filed.
10-year-old boy thwarts home intruder, says his family has seen suspect before
Read full article: 10-year-old boy thwarts home intruder, says his family has seen suspect before“And he just runs.”The suspect, they believe is a man, was captured on a ring camera at one of Nicholas’ neighbor’s home the night before on Saturday. Gutierrez said the same man drove into their driveway Saturday night shortly before midnight and asked for someone who doesn’t live here. The surveillance video shows him spending several minutes on the property. “Because you could hear the panic.”Video shows the man hightail it from the driveway in a car. They don’t know where he wound up but the family wants the police to find him.
HPD searching for man who broke into business, stole cash and liquor
Read full article: HPD searching for man who broke into business, stole cash and liquorHOUSTON A man is accused of burglarizing a business on the 6800 block of Airline Drive in north Houston, according to the Houston Police Department. The suspect entered the business on July 18 at around 2:26 a.m., according to video surveillance. Once inside, the man stole cash that was in a jar and liquor bottles from the business. He was also wearing a white baseball hat, black t-shirt, black shorts and shoes. Anyone with information can call 713-222-TIPS, submit online at www.crime-stoppers.org, or through the Crime Stoppers mobile app.