Occurred on 9/14/12, 2:49 a.m.  Burglary of a Habitation  2400 Niagara       1209140018

Shortly before 3:00 am, Officers responded to a Niagara Street residence for shots being fired at two burglars.  Upon their arrival, Officers contacted the 48-year-old man who told Officers he was watching TV when he heard glass breaking.

He armed himself and checked on his home.  In the living room, the victim could see two men inside his kitchen.  He ordered them to “freeze,” but one of the men began walking towards him.  The man shot at the men and they ran out of the residence.

The victim collapsed while talking to Officers and he was taken to Spohn Memorial for treatment.  It is unknown whether the suspects were struck by gunfire.

The suspects are described as two Hispanic males, approximately 20 to 24 years of age.  One of the men was described as clean-shaven and wearing a white t-shirt, while the other male was bald and wearing a black t-shirt.

If anyone has any information on this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com.  The caller will receive a cash reward if the suspects are arrested.

Occurred on 9/13/12, 8:18 pm  Aggravated Robbery  Staples Street/Mustang Trail    1209130132

Officers responded to an assault in progress call and arrived to find a 46-year-old man covered in blood.  The victim’s injuries included a laceration to his left eye, a broken jaw, and other facial injuries. He was taken to Spohn Memorial by CCFD Emergency Personnel

Further investigation revealed the victim was assaulted by three men and his backpack taken.  The first suspect is described as a White male, 5’6” feet tall and weighing 145 lbs.  He was last seen wearing only black shorts.  A second suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 5’9” feet tall and weighing 160 lbs.  He was last seen wearing a red t-shirt with lettering on it.  The victim was unable to provide a description of the third man.

Anyone with information on this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com.  The caller will earn a cash reward if the suspects are arrested.

Occurred on 9/9/12, 6:05 pm  Robbery  1050 Nueces Bay  1209090127

Officers contacted Stripes Convenience Store employees who reported two females entered the store and stole a 6-pack of beer.  When asked to return the beer, Celeste Joy Mason (12/19/85) returned two of the beers.

Mason was detained by the store employee who asked for the rest of the beer hidden in Mason’s purse.  The other female grabbed the store clerk as she pulled her away from Mason. Both women fled the store in newer model tan Cadillac.

The unidentified woman is described only as a black female wearing a white shirt with a leopard print shorts.  Officers searched for the vehicle and found the Cadillac at Lake and Josephine Streets. Mason was found standing next to the vehicle drinking one of the beers taken in the robbery.

Mason was positively identified by the store employee and arrested.  She was charged with Robbery and an outstanding Nueces County Warrant for Driving While Intoxicated.  Though apprehended, Mason was not done being unlawful.  She slipped her handcuffs to front and began kicking the door of the police car.  Mason’s handcuffs were placed behind her back, but she continued to be resistant to being handcuffed and going to jail.   Once pepper sprayed, Mason complied with the Officers instructions.  She was additionally charged with Resisting Arrest or Transport.

The investigation into the robbery continues and will be conducted by the Police Department’s Homicide/Robbery Bureau.  Anyone with any information on this robbery is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com.  The caller can earn a cash reward if the suspect is arrested.