The Corpus Christi Police Department generated 212 original reports for formal criminal complaints from midnight May 7 to 7:00 a.m. May 8, 2014. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

“Charlie” District
Date: Tuesday, May 07, 2014, 11:20 PM
Location: 5201 Hwy 286 Access Rd.
Offense: Burglary from a motor vehicle (Penal Code Section 30.04) Class A Misdeamnor
Case Number: 1405070185

Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to the Homewood Suites, 5201 Highway 286 Access Rd. in reference to a disturbance with a burglary suspect in the parking lot. The 33 year old victim and several of his co workers, found that items had been removed from inside of a company vehicle. The victim contacted the on duty security guard to report the missing items and while reporting the incident, they observed, James Bruso (08/04/1972), walking nearby carrying one of their backpacks. When the victim confronted Mr. Bruso, he fled on foot. The suspect was chased and then caught and detained until police officers arrived. Mr. Bruso sustained a laceration above his eye during the struggle and was taken to a hosital for stitches prior to being booked at the City Dention Center.

Search the website Crimereports.com to research all reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi. Anyone who knows any additional information about these crimes should contact the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2841. Information about unsolved crimes may be provided to investigators anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at 888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.