Category Archives: Criminal Investigations Division

CCPD Looking To Identify Man Who Stole A Safe

DATE: June 8, 2014
TIME: 7:40 AM
LOCATION: 4101 Interstate 69 Access Road South
OFFENSE: Burglary of a Building (PC 30.02 State Jail Felony)
CASE # 1406080052

 

Corpus Christi Police Officers responded to a burglary of a building at the Wing Stop Restaurant located in the Five Points Shopping Center. Officers found the front glass door of the business broken out and a rear door to be standing wide open. Suspects left the business with a safe containing money. Video cameras show a dark colored vehicle pulling up to the front of the building, a passenger exits and smashes out the front door. The suspect and jumps the counter and goes directly to the safe which he removes and takes to the rear of the building. He exits out the rear jumps back in the vehicle and leaves the scene. The suspect appears to be around 5`8″- 5`10″ 180-200 LBS with dark hair. The suspect vehicle appears to be an older model dark four door. Anyone who can identify the individual responsible, or has any additional information about this crime should call the Corpus Christi Police Property Crimes Detectives at 886-2841. Anyone who would like to keep their identity secret and still provide information to Detectives should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information 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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Police Warn Public: Don’t Leave Firearms Unattended in Vehicles

The Corpus Christi Police Department has received 74 reports of firearms stolen from unattended vehicles so far in 2014. The Corpus Christi Police Auto Theft Task Force investigates the reports for burglary to vehicles and noticed 74 stolen firearms as of May 31, 2014. Corpus Christi Police Lieutenant Chris White, the supervisor of the Corpus Christi Police Auto Theft Task Force, said only three firearms have been recovered of those 74 stolen firearms.

The Corpus Christi Police Department recommends that owners not leave the firearms unattended in vehicles, but store the firearms in a locked safe inside a building.

The Corpus Christi Police Auto Theft Task Force reported the following data for 2014:

January – 6 firearms reported stolen from vehicles;

February – 7 firearms reported stolen from vehicles;

Mach – 18 firearms reported stolen from vehicles;

April – 24 firearms reported stolen from vehicles;

May – 19 firearms reported stolen from vehicles.

Check out the criminal activity reported to the Corpus Christi Police in your neighborhood at Crimereports.com. Anyone who has any information that can help recover the stolen firearms should call the Corpus Christi Police at 886-2841. Anyone who would like to provide information to Detectives and keep their identity secret should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com.

CCPD Looking For Wanted Person

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The Corpus Christi Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in helping them locate a wanted person. Daniel Hicks (11/19/1992) is wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant. The warrant is a Failure to Appear on a Theft warrant. He is 5’4 and 100 pounds with brown hair and green eyes. His bond is set at $5,000.
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.

CCPD Seeks Man With Two Warrants

 

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Corpus Christi Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in helping them locate a wanted person. Mario Ernesto Trevino (04/06/1993) is wanted on two separate arrest warrants. One warrant is for a Failure To Appear on a Possession of Marijuana warrant, and the second is a Failure To Appear on a Criminal Mischief warrant. He is 5’7 and 195 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. His bond is set at $10,000 for both warrants.

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.

Man Steals Plant From CASA

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Date: Sunday, May 11, 2014, 10:51am              

Location: 2602 Prescott Street

Offense: Theft (Penal Code Section 31.03) Class B Misdemeanor

Case Number: 1405120084

Corpus Christi Police Property Crimes Detectives would like help from the public to identify and locate the person who stole a potted plant worth $200 dollars from the CASA of the Coastal Bend on Sunday, May 11, 2014. A 49-year-old woman reported the theft and provided video of an unknown man who loaded the plant into a truck without any permission from the business. The man is described as a male with dark skin, about 5 feet 10 inches tall and wore a white sleeveless undershirt.

Anyone who can identify this man, or has any additional information about this crime should call the Corpus Christi Police Property Crimes Detectives at 886-2841. Anyone who would like to keep their identity secret and provide information to Detectives should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information online at www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Warrant For Arrest Issued For Theft Suspect

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Corpus Christi Police Department Property Crime Detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in helping them locate a wanted person. James Wilkins is wanted for Theft of Property over $1500 with prior convictions. He is 5’10 and 180 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. His bond is set at $15,000.
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.

Suspect Steals Purse From Shopping Cart

DATE: May 31, 2014
TIME: 2:10 PM
LOCATION: 5313 Saratoga Blvd.
OFFENSE: Theft (PC 31.03 Class A Misdemeanor)
CASE # 1405310107

 

On May 31, 2014 at about 2:10 PM Corpus Christi Police responded to a theft of a purse at the HEB Plus located at 5313 Saratoga Blvd. Officers contacted a 53 year old female who said that she was in the frozen food section when she turned her back on her shopping cart with her purse in the basket. When she turned around, her purse was gone. The suspect was observed by a witness as he left and the witness saw him leave on a motorcycle or motor scooter. Camera images from the store show the suspect exiting with the purse. Anyone who can identify the individual responsible, or has any additional information about this crime should call the Corpus Christi Police Property Crimes Detectives at 886-2841. Anyone who would like to keep their identity secret and still provide information to Detectives should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information 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 Removes Scrap Metal From Business

DATE: May 9, 2014
TIME: 2:53 PM
LOCATION: 3822 Agnes Street
OFFENSE: Theft (PC 31.03 Class B Misdemeanor)
CASE # 1405090098

 

On May 9, 2014 at about 2:53 PM Corpus Christi Police responded to a theft call at H&H Iron & Metal located at 3822 Agnes Street. The 36 year old owner of the business reported that a male suspect drove into the location when no one was around. The male entered the business looked around and when he noticed nobody was around, he began loading aluminum scraps, copper scraps and a set of jumper cables into his vehicle. The suspect then left the location in a silver Oldsmobile Bravada. Images of the suspect were captured by a camera at the business. Anyone who can identify the individual responsible, or has any additional information about this crime should call the Corpus Christi Police Property Crimes Detectives at 886-2841. Anyone who would like to keep their identity secret and still provide information to Detectives should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information 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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Police Conduct Death Investigation in Flour Bluff

Date: Friday, May 30, 2014, 11:12am

Location: 901 Utica Street

Event: Death Investigation

Case Number: 1405300065

Corpus Christi Police responded to a call for an unattended death at a mobile home park located at 901 Utica Street at 11:12am Friday morning. A caretaker arrived at the home and discovered a 57-year-old man had injuries and was deceased. Corpus Christi Police initiated a death investigation but have taken into consideration the circumstances such as the health history of the 57-year-old man and have not determined if the injuries were the cause of a criminal act or if they were accidental injuries. The Nueces County Medical Examiner’s Office collected the 57-year-old man and will perform an evaluation to determine the cause of the injuries and the cause of death. Corpus Christi Police Detectives continue to gather information to reach a conclusion whether or not this death was the result of a criminal act.

Anyone with any additional information about this event should contact the Corpus Christi Police Robbery & Homicide Detectives at 886-2841. Anyone who would like to keep their identity secret and still provide information to Detectives should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Man Attacks Woman Near Park Along Meadow Vista & Airline Road

Date: Monday, May 26, 2014, 20:47
Location: 6800 Meadowbreeze Parkway
Offense: Attempted Sexual Assault
Case Number: 1405260129

A 23-year-old woman reported an attempted sexual assault at the 6800 block of Meadowbreeze Parkway to the Corpus Christi Police Monday night. The 23-year-old woman told Officers she jogged in the area of Meadow Vista and Airline Road when she was grabbed from behind by a man she does not know. The 23-year-old woman told Officers the man covered her mouth and struggled with the 23-year-old woman. The 23-year-old woman told Officers she bit the man on his right forearm and was able to get free from the man and run away. The 23-year-old woman told Officers she was not injured. The 23-year-old woman described the suspect as a man about 5 feet 8 inches tall, about 160 pounds, about 18 years of age with a tan complexion, and wore a cutoff maroon “Aggies” shirt and black shorts.

Anyone who can identify the individual responsible, or has any additional information about this crime should call the Corpus Christi Police Detectives at 886-2841. Anyone who would like to keep their identity secret and still provide information to Detectives should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.