Category Archives: Bravo District

Attempted Abduction

Date: Thursday, March 2, 2017, 6:00 am
Location: 900 Carmel Parkway
Offense: Attempted Kidnapping
Case Number: 1703020014

Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to the area of 900 Miramar in reference to an attack of a female. Officers made contact with the 56 year old female victim. The victim had scrapes about her body and a red mark on her head as if she was struck with something. The victim advised that she was walking home from a gym at around 6:00 am in the 900 block of Carmel Parkway. The victim was looking at her phone when she almost ran into a male walking the other way. The victim apologized and continued walking.

The victim was almost at the corner of Carmel Pkwy and Ft. Worth when she was grabbed from behind and dragged towards a vehicle. The suspect physically tried to force the victim into the car. The victim advised that she began resisting being put in the car, yelling and fighting back. The victim advised that a neighbor turned on a porch light which scared the suspect away. The victim was treated at the scene by medics.

The suspect was described as a black male approximately 6 feet to 6 feet 4 inches tall weighing between 230 to 240 pounds. He is possibly between 30-40 years of age and wearing a green t-shirt and green shorts. The suspect drove away in a newer black or dark 4 door sedan with chrome/shiny rims. Detectives are actively checking the area for any video of the attack and following any leads they might have.

The Corpus Christi Police Department wants to remind everyone to pay attention to your surroundings. If you are walking or exercising during night time hours try to have someone with you. Take different routes to make it harder for someone to predict where you are going. Have a phone handy in case of an emergency and as always if you need us please call us.

If you know the identity of this suspect or have any information about this crime please call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers  is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

Oral Hygiene is Important to this Suspected Thief

Date: February 9 & 24, 2017
Location: 4161 S. Staples, 5601 Saratoga
Offense: Theft
Case Number: 1702090119, 1702240114

Corpus Christi Police Detectives need your help identifying this suspect. On two separate occasions the suspect is seen going into Walgreens. In both thefts the suspect enters the store and goes to toothbrush section and takes electric toothbrushes valued over $450. He then exits quickly by the checkout counter and flees the scene. During the theft on Saratoga as the suspect exited the store he activated the theft alarm and a witness was able to see the suspect get into a black Jeep Commander and drive away.

If you know the identity of this suspect or have any information about this crime please call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers  is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

Police need your help identifying these “alleged” thieves.

Date: Tuesday, February 7, 2017, 7:14 PM
Location: 3500 Leopard Street
Offense: Theft
Case Number: 1702080053

Corpus Christi Police Detectives need your help identifying this couple. Officers were contacted by the victim who advised that she had left her phone wallet containing her ID, money and credit cards in a shopping basket at the HEB. When the victim went back to look for it the phone wallet was gone.

HEB staff found surveillance of a couple exiting the store. They observe the phone wallet in the shopping cart. The couple pushes the cart out of view and left with the phone wallet. The suspects were seen driving away in a red 4-door compact car. The victim advised when she called to cancel her cards there were already transactions made with the cards.

If you know the identity of these suspects or have any information about this crime please call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers  is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

 

Date: Sunday, February 12, 2017, 3:20 PM
Location: 4614 Agnes
Offense: Burglary of a Building
Case Number: 1702130032

Corpus Christi Police Detectives need your help identifying this suspect. Officers responded to a report of a burglary. The officers arrived and contacted the supervisor. He advised the officers that a suspect was observed on video entering the property while the business was closed. The suspect then broke a window to a building and took several radios and then exited the property.

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If you know the identity of this suspect or have any information about this crime please call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers  is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

Detectives Need Your Help Identifying this Thief

 

Date: Saturday, January 28, 2017, 3:31 PM
Location: 2833 SPID
Offense: Theft
Case Number: 1701280089

Corpus Christi Police Detectives need your help identifying this alleged thief. The victim stated he was running his jewelry business inside the Trade Center. He stated that the suspect asked to see some jewelry. The victim took out a display from the case and was holding on to it when the suspect grabbed it and fled on foot into the parking lot.

If you know the identity of this suspect or have any information about this crime please call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers  is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

Patrol Report February 28, 2017

Date: Monday, February 27, 2017, 8:51 PM
Location: 11328 Leopard St.
Offense: Public Intoxication, Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon
Case Number: 1702270153

A Corpus Christi Police Officer was flagged down by a concerned citizen. The citizen advised the officer that he observed a male that appeared to be “messed up” and had a gun inside the front of his shorts. He described the male to be wearing no shoes, shorts and a hoodie. Officers checked the Taco Bell and observed the suspect matching the description. Officers ordered the suspect to keep his hands up and walk towards them. As officers contacted the suspect they immediately observed signs of intoxication and arrested Devon Cable (08-07-1995) for public intoxication. A search incident to arrest was conducted and a loaded .40 cal semi-automatic pistol was located in the front part of Devon’s shorts. He was additionally charged with unlawfully carrying a weapon. Devon was transported to the City Detention Center. Great job by officers locating this intoxicated subject with a gun and possibly preventing any further incidents.

Date: Tuesday, February 28, 2017, 1:40 AM
Location: 5757 S. Staples
Offense: Aggravated Assault/Burglary with Intent to Commit a Felony
Case Number: 1702280013

Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to 5757 S. Staples in reference to a disturbance in progress. Upon arrival officers contacted the 50 year old male victim. He stated that he and another subject went to a concert and were drinking throughout the night. They decided to keep the party going and continue drinking back at his friends apartment. The victim stated they were having a real good time when his 31 year old male suspect put a concert shirt on the table. The victim stated that he liked the shirt and put it on. The suspect became upset and confronted him and accused him of trying to steal the shirt. The suspect became more angry because the victim did not take the shirt off fast enough and the two began fighting. The victim stated that the suspect hit him in the head and torso with a hammer. The victim left the scene. The suspect advised officers that the victim tried to hit him with the hammer and he took it away from him. The victim left the scene and later returned, kicking the door in and threatening to kill the suspect. The victim had a laceration to his head and a bloody nose. The suspects apartment was messy from a apparent struggle.

Officers arrested Thomas Holbein (12-31-1966) for aggravated assault and Joseph Gilbreath (02-18-1986) with burglary with the intent to commit a felony. Both were transported to the City Detention Center.

If It doesn’t Belong To You, Leave It Alone!

Date: Wednesday, February 8, 2017, 1:05 PM
Location: 7102 Wooldridge Road
Offense: Theft
Case Number: 1702080096

Corpus Christi Police Detectives need your help identifying this woman who took a computer tablet from the store. The suspect was in the store as a employee was doing an inventory. The employee left the tablet on the rack in the candy section to help a customer. The suspect is seen taking the tablet and then exiting the store.

If you know the identity of this suspect or have any information about this crime please call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers  is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

Update on Aggravated Assault at 1821 SPID

Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2017, 22:14
Location: 1821 South Padre Island Drive
Offense: Murder (P.C. 19.02) 1st Degree Felony
Case Number: 1702150144

The victim, 63 year old John Harley, from the aggravated assault on February 15, 2017 at 1821 SPID has died from his injuries on February 18, 2017 at approximately 5:40pm. Detectives have upgraded the charge to murder.

Corpus Christi Police arrested 34 year old Anthony Richardson (10/29/1982)  after Detectives investigated an injury at Wal-Mart on South Padre Island Drive Wednesday night. Monday February 20, 2017, Detectives obtained a murder warrant and served the warrant to Mr.Richardson in the Nueces County Jail.

Let’s catch these suspects.

Date: January 22 and February 15, 2017
Location: 4038 S. Port
Offense: Theft
Case Number: 1701220061, 1702150082

Corpus Christ Police Detectives need your help catching a couple of thieves that have been targeting the Home Depot on S.Port. The first happened on January 22, 2017. The suspect enters the store selecting items and placing them in a shopping cart inside two buckets. The suspect then pushes the cart to the outdoor exit and grabs the two buckets and leaves the store without paying.

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The second event happened on February 15, 2017. This suspect has actually been seen several times going into the Home Depot and taking power equipment and leaving through the outdoor exit of the store. This time the suspect used a cart and loaded a chainsaw and went right by the employee making no effort to pay for the item.

If you know the identity of these suspects or have any information about this crime please call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers  is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

Police Need Your Help Identifying this Armed Robber

Date: February 13 & 14, 2017
Location: 2100 Baldwin, 13400 Leopard
Offense: Aggravated Robbery
Case Number: 1702130064, 1702140104

Corpus Christi Police Detectives need your help Identifying this suspect involved in two robberies. The first happened on February 13, 2017 at 11:52 am at 2100 Baldwin at the Metro PCS . The suspect is seen entering the store pulling a knife and going straight to the employee. The suspect takes the money from the cash register and leaves the store.

On February 14, 2017 at 4:52 pm the same suspect robbed the Stripes at 13400 Leopard. The suspect waits in line until it is his turn at the register. The suspect then displays a knife and forces the employee to open the register. The suspect takes the money from the drawer and then leaves the store.

In each of the robberies the suspect appears to wearing the same type of clothing and is also wearing glasses.

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If you know the identity of this suspect or have any information about this crime please call 361/886-2840, call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers  is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.

Shooting Leads to Citys Latest Homicide

Date: Tuesday, February 14, 2017, 10:55 PM
Location: 2630 Waldron
Offense: Murder
Case Number: 1702140141

Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to a shooting at 2630 Waldron Rd. Upon arrival officers located a 17 year old male victim with an apparent gunshot wound to his torso. Officers started administered first aid until the medics arrived and transported the victim to the hospital. The victim (Timothy Echols Jr.) died from his injuries at the hospital.

Officers investigated and the preliminary information is that the suspect described as a thin black male wearing glasses came to the apartment. The suspect and the victim engaged in a conversation that escalated. At some point the suspect shot the victim in the upper torso and fled the scene in a white vehicle. Officers separated the witnesses and transported them to the police station to be interviewed. Detectives arrived and began their investigation. Detectives were able to gather enough information and are looking for a person of interest in this case. This is still an ongoing investigation and information is still being gathered.

If you have any information about this crime please call 361/886-2840 or call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers  is anonymous and if the information leads to an arrest, it could earn you a cash reward.