Category Archives: Criminal Investigations Division

Bravo District, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Corpus Christi Police Search For Missing Gorilla

Occurred Sunday, May 20, 2012, 3615 S.P.I.D. Theft, 1205210048

Corpus Christi Police are looking for the individuals that stole a $15,000 inflatable gorilla from a car dealership Sunday afternoon.

The manager of the Sales lot told police that an inflatable gorilla was taken without permission Sunday. The managers saw three people load the inflatable gorilla into a white Chevy Avalanche at about 3:45pm and were last seen on South Padre Island Drive toward Weber.

The gorilla has “Stop N Save” across the chest and is valued at $15,000. Anyone who has any additional information about this crime should call police or call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477). Tips can also be placed anonymously online through the Crime Stoppers website, www.888TIPS.com. The information provided could earn the caller a cash reward.

Criminal Investigations Division

Warrant Issued for Robbery Suspect

 

Jorge Calleros

 

Occurred on 5/5/12, 4:41 pm  Aggravated Robbery   5424 S. Padre Island Drive   1205050121 

Homicide/Robbery Detective L. Garza obtained an arrest warrant on March 15, 2012 for Jorge Calleros (11/19/74) who is wanted for robbing the Avenue Department Store on May 5, 2012.  Calleros is accused of entering the business and handing the clerk a note demanding money.  During the robbery, Calleros told employees he was armed with a handgun.

Calleros fled the store with an undetermined amount of money, but did leave a crucial piece of evidence behind.  The “robbery note” which was processed for prints by the CCPD Forensic Unit and Calleros’ prints were subsequently identified on the note by our Latent Examiner.  Aggravated Robbery warrant #2012-FL-00058-FE-JP1-2 was issued for Calleros with a $50,000 bond.

Jorge Calleros is described as Hispanic male, 5’9″ feet tall, and weighing 195 lbs.  Anyone with any information on his whereabouts is encouraged to call Crimes Stoppers at 888-TIPS or you can also submit a tip online, visit the www.TipSubmit.com website to submit a secure e-mail tip.  The information provided could earn the caller a cash reward.

Bravo District, Criminal Investigations Division

Daycare Auto Burglar Sought

Occurred on 5/15/12, 7:43 am    Burglary of a Vehicle  1317 Flour Bluff Drive   1205150023
Occurred on 5/15/12,  8:03am    Burglary of a Vehicle  1354 Rodd Field Road   1205150030

Two Mothers morning trip to drop off their children at daycare found their purses stolen from their vehicles.  Both women told Officers they left their vehicles unlocked and their purses inside their vehicles along with their purses. 

The auto burglaries occurred within 20 minutes of one another, but it is unknown at this time whether they are related. The first auto burglary occurred at the Lord of Lutheran Church Day Care Center, 1317 Flour Bluff Drive.  Two purses were taken along with several credit cards and some money.  The second auto burglary occurred at the Kinder Care Day Care Center, 1354 Rodd Field Road.  One purse was taken in this burglary which had the victim’s personal documents and a couple of bracelets.  Anyone with any information on this crime is encouraged to call Crimes Stoppers at 888-TIPS or you can also submit a tip online, visit the www.TipSubmit.com website to submit a secure e-mail tip.  The information provided could earn the caller a cash reward. 

A vehicle is burglarized in Texas every 2 ½ minutes.  The Corpus Christ Auto Theft Task Force and the Texas Auto Burglary & Theft Prevention Authority feel the best way to keep thieves from stealing items from your car is to leave it in the same condition as when it rolled off the factory floor:  nothing inside except the parts that comprise it.  This includes laptops, GPS systems, satellite radios, gym bags, address books, and purses and wallets that contain credit cards, checkbooks, and money.   Following are a few of the more important prevention tips to keep in mind:

  • If you must leave belongings, hide them from sight.
  • Never park in unattended or poorly lit parking lots.
  • Do not keep your vehicle registration in your car.
  • Do not carry vehicle insurance documents or personal papers in your glove box.
  • Do not leave outgoing or incoming mail in your car, especially where visible.
  • Avoid leaving the garage door opener in your car.
  • Never leave your vehicle or house keys in your car.
  • Beware of suspicious persons, call police.
  • Never leave your vehicle unlocked.

Avoid becoming a victim by following these crime prevention tips, remember to Hide, Lock, and Take.  For more prevention tips and information, please contact PaulKay Olivarez, Auto Theft Task Force Public Awareness Coordinator at 361-886-2872.

Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District, Patrol Division

Man Shot On Hancock Ave

Occurred Sunday, May 13, 2012, 11:00am, 800 Hancock Ave, Aggravated Assault 1205130064

A 30-year-old man was rushed to the hospital Sunday after he was shot by a gun in an apartment at the 800 block of Hancock Avenue.

Corpus Christi Police responded to the shooting call at 11:00am Sunday and the 30-year-old man was directly taken to the hospital for treatment. Patrol officers gathered witnesses and evidence and are confident there is no danger to the public. All persons of interest were identified and in contact with police investigators. Several individuals were taken to the Police Department main building for interviews.

Police detectives are in the initial stages of the investigation and are saddened by the tragedy. Updates of the 30-year-old man’s condition were that he did not survive the injuries.

Corpus Christi Police Investigators arrested 25 year old Chastity Longbine (3/31/1987) in connection to this shooting. Lonbine was charged with murder and delivered to the city detention center.

Anyone interested to research reported crime in Corpus Christi is encouraged to search Crimereports.com. Call police if there is any unusual activity. Know your neighbors and become involved in community service such as Crime Watch organizations. Cooperation is fundamental to reduce crime in our community.

Adam District, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Man Finds Stabbed Person On Way To Work

Occurred Saturday, May 12, 2012, 6:00am, IH 37 at Omaha, Aggravated Assault 1205120041

A 24-year-old man was stabbed Saturday morning after he was found on the access road of Interstate Highway 37 at North Omaha Drive.

A 37-year-old man was on his way to work when he saw a 24-year-old man in distress. The 37-year-old man stopped and discovered the 24-year-old man had been stabbed and needed medical attention. The 37-year-old man called for an ambulance and police.

The 24-year-old man was taken directly to the hospital for treatment. Corpus Christi Police searched for a man who wore a black t-shirt, black shorts and bare feet that was seen by witnesses to have run from the crime scene.

Anyone interested to research reported crime in Corpus Christi is encouraged to search Crimereports.com. Anyone with additional information about this crime should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or log on to www.888TIPS.com. The information provided could earn the caller a cash reward.

Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

Help Needed to ID Male Who Exposed Himself to Student

 

Occurred on 5/7/12, 2:38 pm Indecent Exposure 101 Baldwin Boulevard 12005080018

Corpus Christi Police Department Detectives are asking the public’s assistance in identifying a male who exposed himself to a Del Mar College student checking her grades at the Garcia Science Building.  The student told Officers she observed a male standing by the doorway who followed her up the stairs to the second floor, remaining by the stairwell.

The victim told Officers she checked her grades and as she returned to the stairwell to exit the building she observed the male still standing in the stairway looking at her through the door’s window. As she entered the stairwell she observed the male exposing himself.  The victim walked by the male, ignoring him, but the suspect followed her as she walked to her vehicle. The victim was able to safely enter her car and observed the suspect leave in a small green two-door vehicle.

The suspect is described as a Black male, 25 to 35 years of age, 5’8” feet tall and weighing 180 lbs. He was last seen wearing a short sleeve shirt and long dark shorts.  Anyone with any information on this crime is encouraged to call Crimes Stoppers at 888-TIPS or you can also submit a tip online, visit the www.TipSubmit.com website to submit a secure e-mail tip.  The information provided could earn the caller a cash reward.

The Police Department recommends that you always be aware of your surroundings, partner up with a friend or family member, always take the elevator, and keep your cell phone with you at all times.   Keep yourself safe by trusting your “sixth sense or your intuition,” if a situation feels unsafe, avoid it.  For further information on Personal Safety Tips or to schedule Personal Safety presentation, please contact Crime Prevention Advisor Brenda Moreno at 361-886-2568.

Charlie District, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Police Search For Man Who Robbed Bank On Gollihar

      

Occurred Monday, May 07, 2012, 1:00pm, 2140 Gollihar Road, Robbery 1205070065

Corpus Christi Police searched for a man who robbed a local bank Monday afternoon at the intersection of Gollihar Road and Vestal Street.

A man entered the bank located at 2140 Gollihar Road and presented the teller with a hand written note that demanded money. No weapon was displayed and no person was injured. The man took money from the bank and was last seen on foot walking north on Vestal Street from the bank.

Corpus Christi Police Robbery detectives would like help from the public to provide additional information about this crime. The man who robbed the bank is described as a black male that was about 6 foot 2 inches tall, about 220 pounds, and he was in his late 30’s in age. The man had a goatee and wore a black t-shirt that had white letters, and he wore a black cap, black denim shorts and black shoes.

Anyone interested to research reported crime in Corpus Christi is encouraged to search Crimereports.com for valuable information. Anyone with additional information about this bank robbery should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or log on to www.888TIPS.com. The information provided could earn the caller a cash reward.

Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

“Just Plain Good Police Work”

Occurred on 5/3/12, 08:35 am  Burglary 1446 Tompkins   1205030037/1205030045 

Officer R. Soliz was called to the residence for a burglary and during his investigation the Officer was able to put together some leads on a possible suspect who lived nearby.  The suspect(s) had removed the air conditioning unit and entered the apartment.  A flat screen television, an Xbox 360, and a couple of games were stolen.

A nearby neighbor living at 1436 Tompkins was suspected of committing the burglary and contacted. With the assistance of Officer E. Kearney and Property Crimes Detective V. Trujillo the stolen X-Box 360 and games were recovered.  

Thomas Scott (10/27/85) was found to be wanted and arrested. He was charged with the outstanding Parole Violation warrant for Robbery and booked at the City Detention Center.

Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

Help Identify A Criminal

   

Occurred Saturday, April 28, 2012, 5:15pm, 3033 South Port Avenue, Credit Card Abuse 1204280125

The Corpus Christi Police Financial Crimes Investigators would like help from the public to gather additional information about a suspect in a credit card abuse criminal case.

These photographs were taken at the HEB on Port Avenue April 28, 2012 of a white man that wore a red shirt and had a beard with no mustache. This man used credit cards without the consent of the card holder. The credit cards were stolen from a car that was the target of a burglary.

Anyone interested to research reported criminal activity is encouraged to search Crimereports.com. Anyone with information that may be helpful to the investigation of this Credit Card Abuse criminal case should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or log on to www.888TIPS.com. The information provided could earn the caller a cash reward.

Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District, Patrol Division

Help Catch A Gumball Bandit

         

Occurred Sunday, April 22, 2012, 10:00 am, Theft 2600 Hospital Blvd. 1204220060

Police Property Crimes Investigators would like additional information from the public to identify the individual that stole a gumball machine from a local hospital last Sunday morning.

Hospital security notified police On Sunday morning that a man walked into the west doors of the Spohn Memorial Hospital, picked up a gumball machine, then took the machine to truck and then left the area. Hospital staff told police the man was not part of a maintenance crew and had no permission to take the machine valued at about $250.

The man is a white male that wore a tan cap, blue denim long sleeve shirt, blue jeans and black shoes. The man has brown hair and a mustache. The truck used in the theft was a green two door extended cab Chevy pickup truck.

Any person interested to research reported crime in Corpus Christi is encouraged to search Crimereports.com. Anyone with additional information that can identify this individual should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or log on to www.888TIPS.com. The information provided could earn the caller a cash reward.