The Corpus Christi Police Auto Theft Task Force Detectives would like help from the public to identify and locate a man who stole a vehicle from an auto shop on May 18, 2013.

A 66-year-old man took his green 1998 Dodge Caravan to have the oil changed at 4109 South Staples. The 66-year-old man left the keys in the ignition while in the service line for an oil change. An unknown man got into the unoccupied van and drove away and was last seen east on Staples Street.

Detectives have obtained photographs of the suspect in this case. The suspect is described as a Hispanic man about 5 foot 10 inches tall, about 220 pounds, had short black hair and wore glasses, a blue t-shirt, khaki cargo shorts, and white shoes.

Anyone with any additional information about this crime or can identify this person should call the Corpus Christi Police Auto Theft Task Force at 886-2874. Information may be provided to detectives anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Date: May 18, 2013 10:00am

Location: 4109 S. Staples http://goo.gl/maps/UrVNt

Offense: Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle

Case Number: 1305180052