Category Archives: Criminal Investigations Division

Criminal Investigations Division

Police Seek to Identify Computer Thief

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The Corpus Christi Police Property Crimes Detectives would like help from the public to identify and locate the woman responsible for several thefts at a Flour Bluff store. The thefts took place on June 4, 5, & 6 2013.

The woman entered the store at 1250 Flour Bluff Drive and each day took a Hewlett-Packard computer left the store without paying for the merchandise. Each computer was valued at $478 dollars. The woman left the store in a 2001 silver Acura that displayed Texas License Plate BR6Z269.

The woman is described as a Hispanic female, about 40 years of age, is about 5 foot 5 inches tall, and 150 pounds.

Anyone interested to research reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi may search the website Crimereports.com for valuable information. Anyone who can identify this woman or has additional information about this crime should call the Corpus Christi Police Property Crimes Detectives at 886-2841. Anyone who would like to submit information to investigators and keep their identity secret may provide the information through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information online at www.888TIPS.com. Information that leads to an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Date: June 6, 2013, 13:12

Location: 1250 Flour Bluff Drive http://goo.gl/maps/I6i3h

Offense: Theft

Case Number: 1306060061

Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

Police Need Your Help Identifying Robbery Suspects

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Date: June 14, 2013, 11:17pm
Event: Robbery
Location: 1301 S. Port Avenue
Case Number: 1306140187

Corpus Christi Police Detectives are asking the public’s assistance in identifying two men who robbed John’s Market on Friday, June 14th. The two men entered the store, one of men stood watch while the other man armed with a knife took the money from register. Both men fled the store and were last seen running East bound on Morgan.

One suspect is described as a Hispanic man, 25 to 35 years of age, 5’8″ to 5’10” feet tall, and weighing 230 to 250 lbs. The second suspect is also described as a Hispanic male, 25 to 35 years of age, 5’8″ to 5’10” feet tall, and weighing 220 to 240 lbs.

Anyone with any information on this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 888TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com. Tipsters will earn a cash reward if the suspects are identified and arrested.

Criminal Investigations Division

Police Seek Identity of Phone Thief

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The Corpus Christi Police Property Crimes Detectives would like help from the public to identify and locate a man who stole an iphone cellular telephone worth $700 dollars.

A little after noon on April 30, 2013, a 52-year-old woman made a purchase at a store located in Moore Plaza at 5425 South Padre Island Drive. The 52-year-old woman mistakenly left her cell phone by the customer credit card swipe machine; but the phone was gone when she returned to get her phone. Store employees reviewed surveillance camera records and discovered a man in line behind the 52-year-old woman covered the phone with his wallet, and then took the phone. Corpus Christi Police Detectives would now like to identify and locate the man who stole the phone.

The phone was described as a black iphone4 worth $700 dollars. The suspect is described as a bald white male who wore sunglasses, a gray shirt, black pants, and gray shoes.

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 provide information to detectives and keep their identity secret may contact Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the information online at www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which leads to an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Criminal Investigations Division

Detectives Seek Help To Identify Burglary Suspects

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The Corpus Christi Police Property Crimes Detectives would like help from the public to identify and locate two people who used stolen credit cards on June 3, 2013.

The Corpus Christi Police Department investigated a burglary to a home located at the 6400 block of Clairfield on Monday, June 3, 2013. Corpus Christi Police Detectives discovered credit cards stolen in that home burglary were used at a store located at 1821 South Padre Island Drive a few hours after the burglary was reported.

Detectives have obtained images of the two people who used the stolen credit cards and now need help from the public to identify the suspects in this crime. The first suspect is described as a white male with tattoos on his right forearm and entire left arm and he wore a black cap backwards, a black t-shirt, khaki cargo shorts, and black shoes. The second suspect is described as a white female with dark blonde hair, a white watch, black t-shirt, denim shorts, and blue shoes.

Anyone interested to research reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi should visit the website Crimereports.com for valuable information. Anyone who can identify these suspects or has any additional information about this crime should call the Corpus Christi Police Property Crimes Detectives. Anyone who would like to provide information to detectives and keep their identity secret may 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.

Date: June 3, 2013, 23:31

Location: 1821 South Padre Island Drive http://goo.gl/maps/4m5rk

Offense: Credit Card Abuse

Case Number: 1306030031

Bravo District, Criminal Investigations Division

Police Seek to Identify Woman Who Used Stolen Credit Cards

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The Corpus Christi Police Department Financial Crimes Detectives would like help from the public to identify and locate the woman who used stolen credit cards at a Flour Bluff convenience store on June 8, 2013.

A 44-year-old woman lost her purse at a grocery store located at 1250 Flour Bluff Drive at 11:45am on Saturday, June 8, 2013. The 44-year-old woman discovered her credit cards were used at a convenience store located at 341 Yorktown Boulevard at 7:00pm on the same day.

Corpus Christi Police Detectives have obtained images of the woman who used the stolen credit cards. The woman is described as a white female, about 40 years in age, about 5 foot 5 inches tall, with brown hair and she wore a gray t-shirt with tan shorts and white sandals.

Anyone interested in reported criminal activity in Corpus Christi may search the website Crimereports.com for valuable information. Anyone who can identify the woman in this case should call the Corpus Christi Police Financial Crimes Detectives at 886-2841. Anyone who would like to provide information to detectives and keep their identity secret may call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Date: June 8, 2013, 19:00

Location: 341 Yorktown Blvd.

Offense: Credit Card Abuse

Case Number: 1306080157

Adam District, Criminal Investigations Division

Adam Incident Report for June 13, 2013

Date:  June 13, 2013, 11:26pm
Location:  3737 Leopard Street http://mapq.st/19v99Hb
Event:   Burglary
Case Number:  1306120162

Police were called to the USA Dollar Store for an alarm which had been activated.  An Officer sneaked onto the parking lot and observed a burglar peering at him through the store’s burglar bars.  Upon seeing the Officer, the suspect ran toward the back of the store.  The Officer rushed to the rear of the store and secured the door with the suspect and his companions inside. The suspects refused to come out and a canine assist was requested.

Officers could hear banging coming from inside the building as if they were trying to break out.  K-9 Indy and his partner arrived and entered the building.  Indy found the three juveniles males hiding in a utility room.

A 16-year-old and two 15-year-olds were taken into police custody and booked at the Nueces County Juvenile Justice Center.  All three were charged with Burglary of a Building.

Date:  June 13, 2013, 2:06am
Location:  909 Ligustrum Drive http://mapq.st/11bSNyy
Event:   Burglary of a Vehicle
Case Number:  1306113007

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Police responding to a suspicious subject call in which two males looking inside vehicles found a man  inside a black Chevrolet pick-up truck.  Christopher Prieto (09/07/82) had punched the lock on the door and was in the process of removing a car stereo from the truck.

Prieto was arrested and charged with Burglary of a Vehicle and booked at the City Detention Center.  He was additionally charged with a Parole Violation warrant for Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle and Evading Arrest.  The second suspect was not located.

Adam District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Adam Incident Report for June 11, 2013

Date:  June 11, 2013, 10:36pm
Event:  Burglary of a Habitation http://mapq.st/11WfpyH
Location: 11700 block of Haven Drive
Case Number: 1306110170

Officers were dispatched to the residence for a burglary in progress.  The victim’s brother called police as he chased after the suspect. The suspect fled into a thick brushy area and escaped.

The brother told Police he arrived at his sister’s house to find the front door open and her home being burglarized. A computer laptop and tablet valued at $1,400 were stolen.

Police are looking for a Hispanic male, 15 to 18 years of age, 5’6” to 5’8” feet tall, and weighing 130 to 140 lbs.

Anyone with any information on this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com. Tipsters will earn a cash reward if the suspects is identified and arrested.

Bravo District, Criminal Investigations Division

Bravo Incident Report for June 11, 2013

Date:  June 12, 2013, 03:23am
Location: 15233 Park Road 22 http://mapq.st/15WGupR
Event: Driving While Intoxicated
Case Number: 1306120014
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Shane Michael Wiggins (7-20-87) was found passed out in his truck after pulling up to the gas pumps at a local convenience store.  The truck was on with the motor running.  Wiggins was arrested after he was administered field sobriety tests and a blood specimen taken.  He was charged with Driving While Intoxicated (2nd) which is upgraded to a Class “A” Misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail and a $4,000 fine.

Date: June 11, 2013, 9:58pm
Location: 6200 S. Padre Island Drive http://mapq.st/13BQvIO
Event: Burglary of a Building
Location: 1306110016 

Police were called to the business for alarm and upon their arrival found the automotive shop burglarized.  The front door glass was shattered and an undetermined amount of money was taken from the register.

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

Criminal Investigations Division

Warrant for Murder Served

On 6-11-13, Homicide detectives obtained a Murder warrant for Jacob Alan Crow, DOB: 5-30-81, for the Homicide at 2433 Nemec St. #D.  The victim in this case is Charles Noack, 70 years old.

Bond is $300,000.  Affidavit filed with JP Joe Benavides. The warrant was served  to Crow in jail.

Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division

Identity of Burglar Sought

Date:  May 31, 2013, 09:56am
Location:  2202 Gollihar Road  http://mapq.st/4-OCujyQOf
Event: Theft of Vehicle Parts/Auto Burglary
Case Number: 1305310048

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Detectives with the Corpus Christi Auto Theft Division are asking the public’s assistance in identifying a man in his mid-twenties who was captured on surveillance video burglarizing several vehicles.

The suspect is described as a White male, 25 to 30 years of age, and weighing 150 lbs.  He was last seen wearing dark-colored pants and blue long-sleeved shirt.

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