All posts by Senior Officer Antonio Contreras

DETECTIVES NEED YOUR HELP IN IDENTIFYING THESE MALES INVOVLED IN RECENT SCAM.

On November 14 and 15, 2023 the two males pictured were able to coerce a local elderly female into giving them money. The elderly victim was previously contacted by phone and was told there was some trouble with an online account. The victim was told she was accidentally credited a large amount of money that needed to be repaid immediately but in cash and in person.

The victim then withdrew several thousand dollars from her bank and met a male at a local grocery store parking lot. The male suspect contacted the victim and was given the money.

The first male suspect appears to be Indian or Middle eastern 40 to 50 years old, about 5’8” inches tall and about 180 pounds. He has short dark hair, glasses and is clean shaven.

The second male suspect who was a lookout, appears to be Indian or Middle Eastern 60 years of age, 6’ tall, about 220 pounds. He has glasses, salt/pepper hair and partially balding, with a white and gray beard.  

The suspects were driving a newer model Chevrolet Suburban.

If you have any information about the male suspects, please call our Criminal Investigation Division at 361-886-2840.

You may also call Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS or submit the information online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

CORPUS CHRISTI AUTO THEFT DETECTIVES NEED YOUR HELP IDENTIFYING THESE SUSPECTED TRAILER THIEVES.

Date: October 29, 2023
Location: 8000 S. Padre Island Dr.
Offense: Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle-Trailer
Case Number: 2310290066

On October 29, 2023, officers were dispatched to the 8000 block of S. Padre Island Dr. in reference to a theft of a trailer. Officers contacted the victim who advised that sometime during the previous week their white in color enclosed Interstate cargo trailer was taken from a storage facility. A trailer lock was cut off in order to tow the trailer away.

Officers reviewed security footage and were able to determine 3 suspects were involved in this incident. They were driving an older white Ford Econoline van with a roof rack which is believed to have been stolen also.  

Upon further investigation at least one of the male suspects was also involved in multiple storage unit burglaries during the previous week at the same location. After the burglaries, the male suspect was seen leaving in a mid-sized SUV pictured below.

If you have any additional information about this crime or can identify the suspects in the pictures, please call detectives at 361-886-2840, or if you would like to be anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS or submit the information online at www.cctexas.com/crimestoppers. 

DETECTIVES NEED YOUR HELP IN IDENTIFYING THEFT SUSPECT.

Corpus Christ Police Detectives would like your help in identifying a suspect in a theft case that occurred on October 16th, 2023.

On October 16, 2023, at about 11:50 AM retail items were taken from a store in the 3800 block of S. Alameda St.

If you have any information about this person pictured below, please call our Criminal Investigation Division at 361-886-2840.

You may also call Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS or submit the information online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

AUCTION POSTONED

THE CORPUS CHRISTI POLICE AUCTION THAT WAS SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2023, HAS BEEN POSTPONED. 

The next scheduled auction will be December 2, 2023. 

Please visit https://siskauction.hibid.com/ for more information.

HELP US LOCATE THIS MISSING PERSON.

Corpus Christi Police Investigators would like help from the public to locate missing person Charles Cantu.

Charles was last seen in July 2023 by his family. Charles is 36 years old. He is approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs about 135 pounds. He has blonde hair and blue eyes.

If you have any information or see Charles Cantu, please call the Corpus Christi Police Department directly by calling 911 or (361)886-2600.

Officer Involved Shooting Update: 

In reference to the officer involved shooting on October 7, 2023 on Angelique Court, 18-year-old Leandro Leon was arrested on October 8, 2023, for 3 counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon for his role in the incident.  

The vehicle being fired upon by the suspect was occupied by three adult males; one of whom was an 18-year-old local high school student.  The student was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The identity of the deceased male is still pending positive identification through the Nueces County Medical Examiner’s office.   

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DETECTIVES NEED YOUR HELP IN IDENTIFYING THIS PERSON OF INTEREST.

Corpus Christ Police Detectives would like your help in identifying this person of interest involved in a theft during August 2023.

If you have any information about this person, please call our Criminal Investigation Division at 361-886-2840.

You may also call Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS or submit the information online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

US MARSHALS WANTED SUBJECTS

UPDATE: Alexander Quinones has been located and arrested. Julia Quinones Lechuga is no longer a person of interest in this case. Thank you all for your assistance.

U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Fugitive Task Force Officers are asking for your help to locate wanted subjects: Julia Quinones Lechuga and Alexander Quinones.

Julia Quinones Lechuga is wanted for HINDER APPREHENSION OR PROSECUTION. She is described as a 32 year old female who stand 5’ 01” feet and weighs approximately 170 pounds, with black hair and black eyes.

Alexander Quinones is wanted for AGGRAVATED ASSAULTED WITH A DEADLY WEAPON . He is considered armed and dangerous. He is described as a 38 year old male who stands 6’ 0” feet and weighs approximately 238 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.

If you know how to locate either of these two wanted subjects, call Crime Stoppers at (361)888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=. The information you provide to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

Detectives need your help in identifying theft suspect.

DATE: August 15, 2023, 12:00 PM

Location: 2100 Airline Rd.

Corpus Christ Police Detectives would like your help in identifying a suspect in a theft case that occurred on August 15, 2023.

On August 15, 2023, personal items were taken from a victim while they were at a south side gym.

If you have any information about this crime or the suspect, please call our Criminal Investigation Division at 361-886-2840.

You may also call Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS or submit the information online at https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=343&C=&T=. Information provided to Crime Stoppers is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.