Category Archives: Community Outreach

Charlie District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Suspect Flees In Stolen Saturn

Date: 2/4/2015            8:30 PM
Location: 2900 Holly Road
Offense: Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle
P.C. 31.07            State Jail Felony
Case Number: 1502040132


Corpus Christi Police Detectives have released store video of a suspect they believe is involved in a burglary and used a stolen vehicle to make his getaway from officers on February 4.

 

Corpus Christi Police were called by the 34 year old male victim of an auto burglary advising that his vehicle had been broken into while it was parked at the IHOP Restaurant located at 5202 S. Padre Island Drive.

He told officers that the suspects had stolen several items from his 2014 Toyota truck, including a MacBook Pro laptop, by breaking out the rear passenger side window. He told officers he had tracked his laptop with another computer and it was showing to be at the Dollar General Store located at 2978 Holly Road.

As officers arrived at the store to investigate, the suspect took off in a red 2009 Saturn car, and the suspect was able to elude police. The victim continued to track the laptop and he was able to give officers updates on the suspect’s location.

The red Saturn that the suspect fled in was tracked to the 4600 block of Totten Street. Officers were directed there and found the Saturn, parked on the side of the street. The Saturn turned out to be a stolen vehicle and inside the car, officers found property from multiple auto burglaries. The victim was able to get back his garment bag with clothes valued at $800.00, a computer bag that contained the MacBook Pro valued at $2,700.00, and an IPAD valued at $700.00.

The video released is from the Dollar General Store security camera that caught images of the suspect while he was inside making purchases.  The video shows the suspect entering the business, and then standing at the store counter.  Once he exits the store, officers attempt to contact him, but he flees in the stolen Saturn car.

The suspect in this case was not located and Detectives need your help in identifying this individual.  Anyone with information about this case should call the Corpus Christi Police Auto Theft Detectives at 886-2840. Anyone who would like to keep their identity secret and provide information to the Detectives should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the tip online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

Financial Crimes Detectives Raid House

DATE: February 10, 2014      9:00 AM
LOCATION: 2738 Prescott Street
OFFENSE: Credit Card Abuse
PC 32.21            State Jail Felony
CASE NUMBER: 1501090070
Corpus Christi Financial Crimes Detectives served a search warrant at a home located at 2738 Prescott Street.

Officers had begun an investigation late in the afternoon yesterday and returned this morning to execute a more extensive search warrant of the home and make two arrests. The two day investigation has resulted in the recovery of several cash gift cards from stores around our city, $16,000 in cash, several fake identification cards and electronic equipment used in making credit cards.

Two suspects that lived at the home were arrested on felony credit card abuse warrants, San Juanita Avalos (07/30/1982) and Ibrahin Suarez Venero (03/12/1986).  The warrants each had a $100,000 bond.

It appears as though both suspects had been cloning credit cards of victims, and were able to make purchases even though victims still had their cards in their possession.  This investigation could lead to more arrests.  Corpus Christi Police Department wants to remind everyone to check their credit statements on a regular basis, even though they have not had any of their credit cards stolen to guard against this type of financial crime.

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

Bank Burglar

Date: 2/6/2015            6:00 AM
Location: 500 North Water Street
Offense: Burglary
P.C. 30.02        State Jail Felony
Case Number: 1502060022
Corpus Christi Police Detectives have released camera surveillance images of a suspect they believe is involved in a burglary to a business that occurred on February 6.

Corpus Christi Police responded to an alarm at the Prosperity Bank and found that the front doors could not be totally secured.

A bank employee arrived and decided to view camera surveillance to see if anyone had gained entry into the bank. While viewing camera footage a white male about 5`8” tall wearing dark pants, boots and a hooded sweat shirt with a laptop style pack around his neck is seen entering the bank through the front doors by pulling on them.

The suspect walks over to a teller window and jumps the counter. Once behind the counter he is able to gain entry into a safe under the counter that was left unsecured. The suspect then walks out of camera view and reappears again with a box over his right shoulder, and he exits through the door.   It is thought that the suspect exited the bank with coins in the box.

It is estimated that the suspect took approximately $600 worth of money in coins.

The suspect in this case was not located and Detectives need your help in identifying this individual.  Anyone with information about this case should call the Corpus Christi Police Property Crimes Detectives at 886-2840. Anyone who would like to keep their identity secret and provide information to the Detectives should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the tip online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

 

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Suspect entering bank carrying laptop style case

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Suspect entering bank

 

Charlie District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Warrant Issued For Stabbing Suspect

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Corpus Christi Police Detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in helping them locate a wanted person.

Santos Flores (11/27/1983) is wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant for an aggravated assault that occurred on January 24, 2015 at an apartment complex parking lot located in the 3800 block of Caravelle Parkway.  The suspect is accused of stabbing a 20 year old female in the face several times and her sister drove her to Spohn Shoreline Hospital to be treated.  The victim was later transferred to Spohn MMC due to her injuries.  Officers did not locate the suspect that evening, but did find a crime scene.

Santos Flores is 5’10” tall and weighs 180 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. There is a $75,000 bond set on the warrant.

We ask that anyone with any information on his whereabouts to call Corpus Christi Police at 361-886-2600. Anyone who would like to provide information to the investigators and keep their identity secret may provide the information through Crime Stoppers at 886-TIPS (8477) or online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Community Outreach

City Hosts Vehicle Auction February 7

The city of Corpus Christi will auction 88 cars, trucks, and motorcycles at the four paved acres of the Corpus Christi Police Vehicle Impound Lot located at 5485 Greenwood Drive on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 10:00am. The general public is encouraged to register and view the vehicles for auction from 8:00am to 4:00pm on Friday, February 6. The general public can continue to register and view the vehicles from 8:00am to 10:00am on the day of the auction. The vehicle for auction may be viewed online and an auction list may be downloaded from www.siskauction.com.

There are 30 vehicles for auction that were seized for no insurance. The department’s strong stand and enforcement of this “Zero Tolerance No Insurance Initiative” will continue and all vehicles involved in accidents will be impounded and the driver cited if they are unable to provide financial proof of insurance. Driver’s license and proof of financial responsibility checkpoints will continue to be conducted at the Shift Captains’ authorization

Community Outreach

Fishermen Discover Body

DATE: February 1, 2015     12:20 PM
LOCATION: 1700 Laguna Shores
OFFENSE: DOA
CASE NUMBER: 15002010070

Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to 1700 Laguna Shores in reference to a body discovered in the water. The responding officers contacted a couple of fishermen. They advised that they were on their way out to wade fish when the discovered a body floating in the water and called police.

The medical examiners office, detectives and the forensics unit were called to process the scene.  The deceased male was not identified due to the condition of the body. The medical examiner will work to identify the male and determine the cause of death.  Once an identification is made, detectives will work to bring closure to this case.

Update:
The man was identified as Stephen Watkins who was reported missing January 27, 2015; refer to the post at the link http://wp.me/p1D8kP-4YE.

Community Outreach

Police Warn Public About Phone Scam

Beware of phone scams! This audio record is an example of a scam. The caller claims to represent the I.R.S. in regard to a law suit. This call was made to Corpus Christi Police Commander Michael Alanis. An investigation was conducted in regard to this call and the phone number was disconnected. Corpus Christi Police Detectives believe this particular man was able to obtain money from victims by claims that the F.B.I. would be outside the victims door within an hour unless a payment was made to this suspect.

We publish this video to warn the public of such phone scams. Common traits of a scam are requests for personal information by phone or (like in this case) an urgency for action. Contact the Better Business Bureau for more comprehensive information about phone scams at http://www.BBB.org. If you have become victim to a scam, report the event to local law enforcement. Share this video to have everyone aware of an example of a phone scam.

Community Outreach, Delta District, Patrol Division

Suspect Steals Bike While Running From CCPD

DATE: January 30, 2015     9:30 AM
LOCATION: 3600 Victory Street
OFFENSE: Burglary
PC 30.02       Second Degree Felony
CASE NUMBER: 1501300037
Corpus Christi Police responded to a call about a juvenile female and a man rolling two city garbage cans, with property sticking out of the top, down the 3600 block of Victory Street.

When officers arrived they found one of the trash cans and a television dumped in the middle of the street.  Witnesses told officers that the two had lost control of one off the cans while pushing it, and it, along with the tv fell in the street.  The two then took off walking with the other can.

Officers caught up with them in the 3600 block of South Saxet Street and took a 16 year old female into custody.  When they went to arrest the male, he physically resisted arrested and fled on foot.

While running from officers, the male suspect stopped and stole a bicycle from the front yard of a home.  He attempted to flee on the bike, but officers were able to catch up to him and take him into custody.

After an investigation it was determined that the male and female had kicked in the back door of a home in the 3600 block of Victory Street and took four televisions and other property and put all of the stolen goods in the two trash cans that belonged to the home owner.

The male suspect, Alberto Garza (12/13/1991),  was charged with burglary, resisting arrest, and evading police on foot.  He was additionally charged with theft, a Class B misdemeanor, because he stole the bicycle when he was attempting to elude officers.

The female was transported to the Juvenile Justice Center.

Community Outreach

Police Stop Forgery Operation

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Date: 1/28/2015          10:34 AM
Location: 601 N. Water
Offense: Forgery of Govt. Documents (PC 32.21)
3rd Degree Felony
Case Number: 1501280035

Corpus Christi Police Officers were called to 601 N. Water, Hotel Corpus Christi, in reference to a possible forgery. Officers arrived and contacted the hotel staff. They advised that the people that rented the room had checked out and the room was set to be cleaned. When the cleaning staff went to the room they noticed a printer and sheets of printed money on the bed. They left the room and called the police.

CCPD officers went to the room and found that it was locked from the inside. They knocked on the door and a male suspect answered. The suspect bolted past officers and after a brief foot chase was taken into custody. One officer was slightly injured during the foot pursuit. Officers contained the room and got a search warrant to collect the evidence. Ernesto Vela (DOB 5-26-1976) was arrested and transported to the City Detention Center.

 

Community Outreach

Animal Care Services Offer Spay & Neuter Vouchers

Animal Care Services Spay/Neuter Vouchers
When:     January 28, 2015
Where:   Animal Care Services 2626 Holly Road (826-4617)
Who:      Corpus Christi Animal Care Services

Corpus Christi Animal Care Services will issue additional free spay/neuter vouchers for residents living in the determined target areas around the city.  To claim a voucher please visit Corpus Christi Animal Care Services at 2626 Holly Rd and show proof of residency in one of the areas to receive vouchers for each of your dogs or cats requiring a spay or neuter.  This program is only for a limited time with limited funds so the faster you receive a voucher the higher the likelihood your surgery will be performed.  Animal Care Services has been performing surgeries and you will be contacted in the next few weeks for an appointment if you have already received a voucher.  Listed below are the target areas that are eligible for vouchers.  If you live within these bordering streets you are eligible.  If you have any questions please call 826-4617

Target 1 – Molina area  all streets contained within Greenwood/Horne/Old Brownsville/HWY 358

Target 2 – all streets contained within Airline/Alameda/Nile/Mcardle

Target 3 – all streets contained within Ayers/Gollihar/Weber/Mcardle

Target 4 – all streets contained within Ayers/Horne/Kostoryz/Gollihar

Corpus Christi Animal Care Services & Vector Control are located at 2626 Holly Road in Corpus Christi, Texas.