Category Archives: Criminal Investigations Division

Can You Identify This Alleged Shoplifter

Date: Sunday, November 27, 2016, 7:39 PM
Location: 4036 S. Port Ave.
Offense: Theft
Case Number: 1611270113

Corpus Christi Police Detectives need your help identifying this suspect. The suspect went into the Home Depot and was observed exiting the store with several chainsaws and weed eaters bypassing the checkout making no attempt to pay for the items. The suspect was seen entering a silver passenger car and leave the scene.

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 March 6, 2017

Date: Sunday, March 5, 2017, 10:30 PM
Location: 121 N. Shoreline Blvd.
Offense: Agg. Assault, Poss. of Drug Paraphernalia, Warrant
Case Number: 1703050120

Corpus Christi Police Officers were in the parking lot of the main police station when they heard screeching tires across the street. Officers observed a white Chevrolet pickup accelerating out of the Whataburger  parking lot with a female holding on to the driver side door. The 29 year old female victim lost her grip and fell in the 100 block of N. Water. The suspect vehicle slowed momentarily and then drove away at a high rate of speed. One officer aided the victim and another went to stop the suspect vehicle. Officers located and stopped the vehicle in the 200 block of S. Tanchaua St.

The victim advised that the suspect had borrowed her pickup and was suppose to return it on the same day. She advised that he did not return it nor would he respond to calls or text messages. The victim had a friend contact the suspect to meet at the Whataburger. The victim advised that she was there to get her truck back. The victim advised that when the suspect arrived she went up to the drivers window and demanded her truck back. She stated that the suspect refused and started to drive away. The victim held on with both hands and the suspect began to accelerate at a high rate of speed as he left the location. The victim could no longer hold on and fell in the roadway.

Officers transported the victim to the location and she identified the suspect. The suspect, Alejandro Paz (11/08/1985) was arrested. He was also found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia and to have an outstanding warrant out of Cameron County for probation violation. Mr. Paz was transported to the City Detention Center. The  victim had scrapes on her knees and arms which were treated on scene by CCFD medics. The truck was released at the scene to the owner.

Police Detectives need your help identifying this Alleged Thief

Date: Friday, December 23, 2016, 6:00 PM
Location: 700 Diamond Cut Dr.
Offense: Theft
Case Number: 1612280099

Detectives need your help Identifying this suspected thief. Officers contacted the victim who advised his business was closed for the holidays. He sated when he arrived at the business he noticed that items were out of place. The victim reviewed surveillance tapes and observed two male in a white Ford F-250 extended cab pickup. The males exited the truck and took a 4 wheeler ramp and left the scene.

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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.

Can You Identify This Suspected Thief?

Date: Thursday, January 19, 2017, 3:20 PM
Location: 13200
Offense: Theft
Case Number: 1701190114

Corpus Christi Police Detectives need your help identifying this suspected thief. The suspect is observed entering Home Depot and go to the power tool area. The suspect takes a hammer drill and goes to another area of the store. The suspect cuts the security box off the drill and then put it inside his pants. The suspect exits the store without paying and gets into a silver Lexus and leave the area. The suspect appears to be heavy set with bushy hair and a full beard. He also appears to have a tattoo on his left forearm.

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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.

UPDATE on the Attempted Abduction

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

**Update March 2, 2017, 8:33 PM** Detectives have eliminated this vehicle as being involved. As soon as a update is available we will release the information.

Corpus Christi Police Detectives have released images of a vehicle of interest that was seen in the area around the time of the incident. The vehicle is described as a newer model dark grey 4 door vehicle with chrome/shiny rims.

The suspect is described as a black male, 30-40 years of age, 6’1″-6’4″ tall and weighing between 230-240 pound. The suspect was last seen wearing a green shirt with a logo on the front and green shorts.

If you know the identity of this suspect, recognize the vehicle, 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.

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.

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.