Occurred Saturday, June 2, 2012, 10:50am, 2042 Gollihar, UUMV and Warrant for arrest 1206020056

A 35-year-old man was arrested Saturday after he attempted to take a car while a 39-year-old man loaded merchandise in the car.

A 39-year-old man and his 14-year-old son were unharmed after 35-year-old Jose Gonzales (9/10/1976) attempted to take a maroon 1998 Subaru Forrester car without permission while a 14-year-old boy was inside the car.

A 14-year-old boy waited inside the car while a 39-year-old man went into the store. The 39-year-old came out from a convenience store and saw Gonzales leaned against the passenger side of the car. The 39-year-old man opened the driver’s side rear door to load merchandise in the car and Gonzales ran around and jumped into the open back door into the back seat of the car. Gonzales then climbed into the driver seat and attempted to put the vehicle in gear. The 39-year-old pulled Gonzales from the driver’s seat while the 14-year-old was inside the car.

Gonzales then ran away while the 39-year-old man provided police the description of Gonzales. Corpus Christi Police Officers located Gonzales on the 4600 block of Larkspur. Gonzales was arrested for two municipal court warrants for failing to appear to court and Gonzales was also charged with the attempted unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.

Investigating officers believe Gonzales may have been under the influence of illegal drugs which would have contributed to irrational behavior. Police suggest always having situational awareness and being alert for possible danger.  Make others aware of your boundaries and tell people they have come too close to you or make you feel uncomfortable. Call police immediately if there is a suspicious person in the parking lot.