Occurred on 5/25/12, 6:33 am   Burglary of a Vehicle   3600 Pecan   1205250031, 1205250046, and 125250046

Two auto burglars were arrested after several complaints were received for two men burglarizing unlocked vehicles as they walked down the 3600 block of Pecan.  One caller confronted the men, while another caller followed them to a nearby apartment complex and called police. 

Officers J. Wicks and E. Hemping searched for the two men who were described as heavy-set White males in their late teens to early twenties.  They were accompanied by a white and brown dog.  Officers were told the men had entered the Brawner Park Apartment complex and a search for the suspects ensued.  A short time later, the Officers saw the dog  on the top of the stairwell.  

As the Officers walked up the stairs, they found Valentin Aleman Jr. (07/16/92) and Daniel Griffin (02/28/92) sorting their stolen loot.  Both men were detained and taken to the Criminal Investigation Division for interviews.   

Aleman and Griffin were arrested and booked at the City Detention Center.  They were both charged with three different counts of Burglary of a Vehicle. 

Auto Theft Detectives report that all the property stolen was taken from unlocked vehicles as the suspects walked by.  Don’t become a victim of chance, “Hide, Lock, and Take” everywhere you park your car.   Help us lower crime and HIDE YOUR THINGS, LOCK YOUR CAR, and TAKE YOUR KEYS!