Corpus Christi Police responded to a possible abduction call in the 3200 block of Surfside Boulevard Wednesday afternoon.  Two girls initially reported that they were taken involuntarily by three men in a brown van.  During the investigation, Detectives discovered the claim was false and no actual abduction occurred.

Chief Floyd Simpson stated that he will reach out to District Attorney Mark Skurka about the possibility of filing charges for “False Report” on the two juvenile females. A report was written, listing the two as suspects in the case. “The department takes each one of these calls very seriously and we spare no expense to investigate it” he said. “It draws police resources during the call and then resources to investigate the case”.

Some of that investigation time was on an overtime basis, at the expense of the community and the Chief feels that restitution should be made. “We are working with City Legal and Risk Management as well see how we can begin seeking restitution, if it all possible” he concluded.

The Corpus Christi Police Department investigated an abduction claim Wednesday afternoon on North Beach which turned out to be a false complaint.

Corpus Christi Police responded to a possible abduction call in the 3200 block of Surfside Boulevard Wednesday afternoon.  Two girls initially reported that they were taken involuntarily by three men in a brown van.  During the investigation, Detectives discovered the claim was false and no actual abduction occurred.

Police no longer seek suspects in this case.

It is unknown at this time if criminal charges will be applied to any person for False Report.

Updated 8:01pm

On March 27, 2013 Detectives with the Robbery/Homicide Unit added additional charges on Leonel G. Lozano (8.27.1977). Lozano was initially arrested for an Aggravated Robbery (Home Invasion) that had occurred on March 10, 2013 at 625 Gordon. Based on surveillance camera footage, physical evidence and witness testimony, Detectives concluded that Lozano was involved in the string of Aggravated Robberies that included the CVS & Walgreen Pharmacy stores.

Lozano remains in the Nueces County Jail.

The location of the Aggravated Robberies:

3/7/2013 – CVS 3205 S. Alameda
Case Number: 1303070166

3/9/2013 – Walgreens 3750 S. Staples St.
Case Number: 1303090025

3/10/2013 – Taxicab @ Whataburger 510 Texan Trail
Case Number: 1303100040

3/13/2013 – CVS 1110 Ayers St.
Case Number: 1303130072

3/14/2013 – Walgreens 2101 Morgan St.
Case Number: 1303140105

The Corpus Christi Police Department would like help from the public to identify and locate individuals responsible for a theft at the 2500 block of Halsey Street that happened on Friday, March 15, 2013.

An 83-year-old woman walked from a grocery store located at 3033 South Port Avenue at 2:50pm. The woman walked to the back of the store to pass through a fence onto the 2500 block of Halsey Street when a man took the woman’s purse and ran into a silver car to escape.

Corpus Christi Police Detectives have obtained video of the event and saw a man exit the rear of a silver four door car, approach the 83-year-old woman, and take the purse. Police believe at least one other person was involved in this event as there was a driver of the car which sped away from the woman after the theft.

The man who actually took the purse is described as a white man who wore a red visor, gray t-shirt with the number 24 on the front of the shirt, khaki cargo shorts, and white tennis shoes.

Anyone with any additional information about this crime, or can identify the persons involved, should call the Corpus Christi Police Department at 886-2841. Information may be provided to investigators anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at www.888TIPS.com.

Date: March 15, 2013 14:49

Location: 2500 Halsey Street

Offense: Theft (State Jail Felony)

Case Number: 1303150101

The Corpus Christi Police Department and the Nueces County Sheriff’s Office are looking for 24-year-old Gregory Sturdivant (10/24/1988) to apprehend him for three warrants for his arrest. Sturdivant is wanted for a Capias with no bond for Failure to Surrender a child, Possession of Marijuana, and for theft. Authorities have a strong concern for a 20 month old child with Sturdivant.

Anyone with any information to locate Sturdivant is encouraged to call Corpus Christi Police at 886-2600 or the Nueces County Sheriff’s Office at 887-2222. Tips to locate Sturdivant may be made anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at www.888TIPS.com. Tips provided to Crime Stoppers which result in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

The Corpus Christi Police Department is investigating an aggravated robbery at a convenience store located at 4444 Weber Road that happened at 6:38am on Sunday, March 17, 2013.

No person was injured in the event. A man entered the store and approached the clerk early Sunday morning and lifted his shirt to display a handgun. The man demanded money from the cash register and then left east on Gollihar toward Everhart Road.

A second man held the door open during the event and is investigated as an accomplice. The two men then got into a gray two door hatchback car and left the area.

Corpus Christi Police are searching for a white man, about 18-25 years of age, about 160 pounds who wore a black ski cap with a light stripe, a black sleeveless athletic shirt with silver side stripes, a gold chain with a cross around his neck, and long cargo shorts. Police are also searching for the accomplice described as a white man who wore a red baseball cap with a flat brim, red sleeveless t-shirt, and long khaki shorts.

Anyone with any additional information about this crime, or can identify the people involved should call the Corpus Christi Police Robbery/Homicide Detectives at 888-2841. Information may be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or online at http://www.888TIPS.com.

Date: March 17, 2013 6:38am

Location: 4444 Weber Road http://goo.gl/maps/H98zf

Offense: Aggravated Robbery

Case Number: 1303170044