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Community Outreach

Cold Weather Escalates Search for Missing Man

eric barnes January 14 2013Occurred on 1/13/13, 10:06am  Missing Person  2606 Hospital Blvd.  1301130047

The Corpus Christi Police Department is asking the public’s assistance in locating a man reported missing on January 13, 2013.  The man’s brother told Police he visited with his brother Eric Phillip Barnes, 44, on January 4, 2013 at a local hospital.

Barnes was released later that day and the family has been searching for him since.  His brother told Officers that Eric suffers from COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) and mental issues.  Eric is in need of his oxygen and medications.

If you have seen Eric or know his whereabouts, we ask that you call Homicide/Robbery Detective R.L. Garcia at 361-886-2850 or the Corpus Christi Police Department at 361-886-2600.

***UPDATE*** Mr. Barnes has been located and is doing well. We would like to thank everyone in the community for their assistance.

 

Charlie District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Masked Gunman Robs IBC Bank

 

Occurred on 1/13/13, 12:10pm  Aggravated Robbery  4622 Everhart Road  13011300

Police were called to the IBC Bank at 4622 Everhart Road for a bank robbery.  Officers contacted store employees who advised a Hispanic male walked into the bank armed with a firearm and ordered the bank tellers to turn over their money.  The man took an undetermined amount of money and ran out the bank towards Burney Drive.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 24 to 30 years of age, 5’9” to 5’11” feet tall and weighing 140 to 150 lbs.  He was last seen wearing a gray hoodie and the lower portion of his face was covered with a green piece of material.

Anyone with any information on this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com .  A cash reward will be paid if the suspect is arrested.

Adam District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Do You Know This Computer Thief? Call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS

Occurred on 1/10/13, 2:06pm   Theft  6364 Hopkins Road  1301100094

Police were called to the CCC Group Office for the theft of a $1,600 laptop computer.  They were told a man entered the business supposedly looking for a job, but took off with a laptop computer instead.  He drove off in blue four-door vehicle.

The suspect is described as  a White male, 20 to 30 years of age and weighing 160 to 200 lbs.  He was last seen wearing blue jeans and a black hoodie and a baseball cap.

Anyone with any information on this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com .   Callers will received a cash reward if the suspect is arrested or the property recovered.

Community Outreach

City Road Closures for January 12 ~ January 18, 2013

Contributed by Charlie Cardenas, P.E., Traffic Engineering

New – Chaparral Street and Schatzell Street Intersection

Monday – Friday

During the week of January 14, 2013 and for approximately five weeks, the intersection of Chaparral Street and Schatzell Street will be closed for major utility work.

Schatzell Street:  From Shoreline Boulevard, Schatzell Street westbound traffic will be detoured onto Water Street.

In addition, Schatzell Street will be closed to through traffic between Water Street and Mesquite Street.  Parking will be permitted on this section of Schatzell.

Chaparral Street:  Chaparral Street will become a two-way traffic between Lawrence Street and Schatzell Street where parking will be allowed on this section of the Chaparral.  Motorists are cautioned to be aware of those vehicles that are entering and exiting this section of Chaparral at the Lawrence Street intersection.

McBride Lane (Between Leopard Street and IH-37 Eastbound Frontage Road)

Monday – Friday James Street and Erin Drive:  Erin Drive will be closed at the McBride intersection.  Access to James Street and Erin Drive will be through the IH-37 frontage road and both streets – James and Erin – will be closed to through traffic.

McBride Lane:  McBride Lane will be closed to traffic between IH-37 frontage road and Hampshire Road.  Eastbound traffic on IH-37 frontage road will be detour onto to southbound Navigation Boulevard, onto westbound Leopard Street, to McBride Lane.   Traffic on McBride Lane will be detoured onto westbound Hampshire Road to South Padre Island Drive.

Kostoryz Road

Saturday – Friday (24-hour closure)

Northbound Kostoryz Road traffic will be shifted onto the southbound lanes between S.P.I.D. and Sunnybrook Road, and again shifted onto the northbound lanes approximately 500 feet past Sunnybrook.  Traffic, on these two sections of Kostoryz Road, will be reduced to one lane of traffic in each direction.   In addition, traffic on eastbound McArdle Road will be shifted onto the westbound lane where traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction through the Kostoryz Road intersection.

New – Staples Street (Williams Street to Saratoga Boulevard)

Saturday – Friday (24-hour closure)

Wooldridge Road:  The Wooldridge Road traffic will be shifted onto the westbound lanes and traffic will be reduced to one through lane in each direction through the Staples Street Intersection.

Staples Street:  Contractors will shift the southbound Staples Street traffic and reduce it to one through lane in each direction from the Moore Plaza entrance through the Williams Drive intersection.  Southbound drivers will have dedicated right and left turn lanes at Williams Drive.  Northbound drivers will have a dedicated right turn lane at Williams Drive but “No Left Turns” will be permitted.

On Staples Street, from Wooldridge Road to north of Holly Road, there are two lanes of traffic open in each direction.  Staples Street traffic, between Cain Drive and Bonner Drive, will be shifted onto the northbound lanes and traffic reduced to one through lane in each direction.

Cain Drive:  Cain Drive is closed at the intersection of Staples Street.  Traffic detours will be through Burton Lane to Holly Road.

Sarazen Drive:  Contractors will permit only inbound traffic to enter Sarazen from Staples Street, and traffic exiting must continue north on Sarazen and exit onto Wooldridge Road.

New – Rodd Field Road and Williams Drive

Saturday – Monday

Contractors will shift traffic onto the northbound lanes and reduce traffic to one through lane in each direction at the Rodd Field Road and Williams Drive intersection.  The “No Left Turns” will continue to be enforced.

Adam District, Community Outreach

“You’re not you when you’re hungry”

Occurred on 1/7/13, 3:30pm  Forgery of Government Instrument    11102 IH 37  1301070089

A Texas Star employee reported a woman entered the store and attempted to purchase a “Snickers” candy bar with a counterfeit $10 bill.  The clerk checked the bill with a detection marker and found it to be phony.

The woman left the store and drove off in a light blue vehicle.  She was accompanied by another woman she called “Mom.”  The suspect is described as a heavyset curly-haired White female who appeared to be 25 to 30 years of age.

Anyone with any information is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com .  Tipsters will receive a cash reward is the suspect is arrested.

Community Outreach

City Prepares In Advance of Potential Severe Weather

The City of Corpus Christi continues to monitor the potential of severe weather over the next 24 to 48 hours while making a variety of preparations for public safety throughout the city.

Many city departments are preparing just in case weather conditions result in hazardous conditions including the potential for flooding or high winds. Crews are pre-staging roadway barricades, clearing storm drains as well as notifying contractors to secure constructions sites for potential high winds and heavy rains.

The City urges citizens to stay informed regarding changing weather conditions and observe any warnings issued by local officials.

Charlie District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Armed “Cookie Bandit” Robs Deli

Occurred on 1/7/13, 9:02pm  Aggravated Robbery  4444 Kostoryz   1301070130

Police were called to the Subway located at 4444 Kostoryz for a robbery.  Upon their arrival, Officers contacted two 17-year-old store employees who reported a “customer” entered the store and ordered several cookies.  As one employee placed his order together, the man covered his face with a bandana and pointed a gun at her.

The man demanded the money from the register and the employee complied with his demands.  He then ran out the deli with an undetermined amount of money.  Both employees were uninjured in the robbery.

The suspect is described as a Black man, 22 to 30 years of age, 5’7” to 5’9” feet tall and weighing 170 lbs.  He was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black sweat pants, with a bandana covering his face.

Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the suspect.  Anyone with any information on this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com .  Tipsters will be paid a cash reward if the suspect is arrested.

Charlie District, Community Outreach

Women Robbed While Meeting with Man for a “Facebook Purchase”

Occurred on 1/6/13, 2:12am     Aggravated Robbery     1500 Dorado Street    1301060021

Police contacted two women in their mid-twenties who reported they were contacted by  “Manny” who agreed to sell them a video game.  They agreed to meet at the Dorado Street address.

Upon their arrival, “Manny” pulled a firearm and robbed them.  The females handed over the money and drove off.  “Manny” is described as an 18 to 19-year-old Hispanic male, 5’8″ feet tall and weighing over 200 lbs.  He was last seen wearing a black baggy hoody.

Anyone with any information on this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com.   Tipsters will receive a cash reward if the suspect is arrested.

Neither of the women nor their one year old who was in the vehicle with them was injured during the robbery.  The Corpus Christi Police Department recommends that if you are going to purchase or sell items via Facebook, Craigslist’s, or any other social media that you beware.  If you are meeting with strangers, do so in a public area and do not invite them to your home or meet them in their home.  Alway remember, if it’s too good to be true, it’s not!

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

Man Stymied When He Attempts to Rob Local Family Dollar

Occurred on 12/21/12, 8:51pm  Aggravated Robbery  1519 S. Port Avenue  1212210126

Police were called to the Family Dollar Store for a robbery in progress.  A store clerk told Officers an armed Hispanic man walked up to the counter as if to purchase some items and then pointed a firearm at her.  The man demanded the money from the register, but the clerk refused to do so and walked away.  The store clerk grabbed a phone and told the robber she was calling police.

The robber approached a nearby clerk and again demanded the money from her register at gunpoint.  The clerk was unable to open the register and the man gave up, leaving the store. No one was injured in the foiled robbery.

The suspect is described as a White male, in his early 20’s, 5’7″ to 5’9″ feet tall and weighing 180 to 200 lbs.  Anyone with any information on this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com.  Callers will received a cash reward if the suspect is identified and arrested.

Community Outreach

January Is Crime Stoppers Month

2013_January Crime Stoppers Month

The Texas Governor declared January as Crime Stoppers Month in Texas.

Crime Stoppers sponsors a campaign every January to increase awareness of its successful crime reduction efforts. Crime Stoppers has created an effective method to solve crimes by the combination of media awareness, monetary rewards, and anonymity for those who provide information about unsolved crimes. The Crime Stoppers programs bring together businesses, citizens, law enforcement, and the media to make our communities a safer place.

Crime Stoppers has been particularly effective in Texas where anonymous tips have led to 175,000 arrests and $1.2 billion in recovered property and seized narcotics since the inception of the program in 1976.

The official declaration was signed by Texas Governor Rick Perry on December 12, 2012 which proclaimed January 2013 to be Crime Stoppers Month.