Category Archives: Criminal Investigations Division

Bravo District, Criminal Investigations Division

Theft, Flour Bluff Wal-Mart

1.1.12/3:40pm   Theft   1250 Flour Bluff   1201010126

Investigators with the Robbery/Homicide Division are asking for the your assistance in identifying the individual responsible for a Theft at Wal-mart located at 1250 Flour Bluff Dr.

The unidentified individual entered the store and pretended to do some shopping, all the while concealing several items in his clothing. He then proceeded to exit the store without paying for any of the items.

Store personal then asked the individual to re-enter the store in order to discuss the issue of the concealed items. At which time, the subject began to forcibly push store personal in an attempt to make his get-away.

The subject is described as a White male in his mid forties to mid fifties, 6’1″ to 6’2″ in height, 250 to 270 lbs., wearing a camouflage jacket, sunglasses, a khaki shirt and grey pant.

He fled the area in a newer model Ford F150 truck west bound on Highway 358.

If you can identify this subject we encourage you to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS, or log on at www.888tips.com the information you provide could earn you a cash reward.

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Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

Detectives Investigate City’s First Homicide of 2012

01.03.2012/5:38 pm   Murder/Suicide   215 Aberdeen   1201030140

Shortly after 5:30 pm, police and medical units were dispatched to 215 Aberdeen reference a female down in her residence. When they arrived they located both the female and her estranged husband lying on the floor next to each other. The 71-year-old couple were not responsive and appeared to be deceased from gunshot wounds.

Upon further investigation it was learned that the individuals were involved in a domestic relationship and had been having some issues. Investigators were able to determine that the estranged husband arrived at the residence and a disturbance ensued, which led to the unfortunate results.  The preliminary investigation conducted by Homicide Detectives appears to indicate that the man shot the woman first before turning the gun on himself.

A firearm was located in the crime scene and tagged as evidence.

This remains an active and ongoing investigation.

Criminal Investigations Division

Missing Person Rene Ann Conard Found Safe

 

Reported Missing on 12/28/11, 12:52 p.m. Missing Person 522 Hancock Avenue 1112280074

Corpus Christi Police Department Homicide/Robbery Detectives are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 75-year-old Rene Ann Conard who has not been seen since December 23, 2011.

Officers received a call asking for help in locating Conard to check on her welfare, but were unable to locate her. Conard is believed to be in the company of her caregiver and there is concern for her safety and well-being. The caregiver is driving Conard’s white 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis, TX handicap license plate 3FPCB. The vehicle has a yellow striping on the lower panels.

Rene Ann Conard is a White female, 5’9″ feet tall and weighs 175 lbs. She has gray hair and green eyes. Her caregiver is an Asian female, 5’6″ feet tall and weighs 185 lbs. She has black hair and brown eyes.

Anyone having any information regarding Rene Ann Conard’s whereabouts is encouraged to call the Police Department at 361-886-2600 or the Corpus Christi Police Department Homicide/Robbery Detective Ramiro Torres at 361-548-0975.

UPDATE:

Missing Person Rene Ann Conard has been found safe. We appreciate both the community and Media’s assistance which has enabled Ms. Conard to be located shortly after her missing status was announced.

Corpus Christi Police Department Homicide/Robbery Detectives are currently investigating the circumstances behind Ms. Conard’s disappearance.

Criminal Investigations Division

Missing Elderly Possible Foul Play Suspected

 

Reported Missing on 12/28/11, 12:52 p.m. Missing Person 522 Hancock Avenue 1112280074

Corpus Christi Police Department Homicide/Robbery Detectives are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 75-year-old Rene Ann Conard who has not been seen since December 23, 2011.

Officers received a call asking for help in locating Conard to check on her welfare, but were unable to locate her. Conard is believed to be in the company of her caregiver and there is concern for her safety and well-being. The caregiver is driving Conard’s white 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis, TX handicap license plate 3FPCB. The vehicle has a yellow striping on the lower panels.

Rene Ann Conard is a White female, 5’9″ feet tall and weighs 175 lbs. She has gray hair and green eyes. Her caregiver is an Asian female, 5’6″ feet tall and weighs 185 lbs. She has black hair and brown eyes.

Anyone having any information regarding Rene Ann Conard’s whereabouts is encouraged to call the Police Department at 361-886-2600 or the Corpus Christi Police Department Homicide/Robbery Detective Ramiro Torres at 361-548-0975.

Criminal Investigations Division

Wanted Subject from Beeville Police Dept.

The Beeville Police Department’s Homicide and Robbery Division is asking for the public’s help in locating Javier Omar Hernandez 2.15.89.

Hernandez was involved in a home invasion robbery in Beeville on Monday November 14, 2011.  Hernandez is 22 years old and is described as 5’10” with black hair and brown eyes.

There is currently an active Aggravated Robbery warrant for his arrest.

If you have any information on Hernandez’s whereabouts contact the Coastal Bend Crime Stoppers at 1-877-362-0206, or 361-362-0206. As always your tip will remain anonymous.

Sgt. Art Gamez #509 Detective-C.I.D Beeville Police Dept. (361) 358-8100

Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

Copper Theft Suspect

11.1.2011/11:53pm   Theft   522 Hancock   1111020090

Investigators with the Property Crimes Unit need your help in identifying the individual who vandalized and stole a commercial grade flow preventer from a local apartment complex.

The subject is described as a medium built male, wearing a light-colored shirt and jeans. He was seen arriving at the location as a passenger in a dark-colored four door vehicle.

If you can identify this individual we encourage you to all Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS, or log on at www.888tips.com The information you provide could earn you a cash reward.

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Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District

Credit Card Abuse Suspect

12.08.2011/10:22pm   Credit Card Abuse   4038 S.Port   1112120042

Investigators with the Forgery Unit are asking for your help in identifying the individual responsible for using a stolen credit card at a local Home Depot.

The subject is described as a white male in his early twenties, 5′ 8″ tall, 150 lbs.  At the time of the theft he was wearing a black ball cap, shades, a white jacket with black designs on it, black jeans, and black tennis shoes.

If you can identify this individual or if you have any information about this incident we encourage you to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS, or log on at www.888tips.com The information you provide could earn you a cash reward.

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Criminal Investigations Division

ATTF Seeks Auto Burglary/Credit Card Abuse Suspect

12.5.2011   Auto Burglary/Credit Card Abuse   13500 Peseta Ct.   1112050024/1112050044

Auto Theft Task Force investigators need your help in identifying the individual responsible for the auto burglary and credit card abuse that occurred on Dec. 5, 2011 in the 13500 blk of Peseta Ct.

The suspect is described as a white male, short dark hair, 18-22 years of age. At the time of the credit card abuse he was wearing a white shirt dark stripes and jeans.

He was driving, what appears to be a dark-colored SUV possibly a Honda Element.

If you recognize this individual or the vehicle he was driving we ask you to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS, or log on at www.888tips.com The information you provide could earn you a cash reward.

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Adam District, Criminal Investigations Division

Murder Suspect Arrested, Son Found Safe

Occurred on 12/12/2011    7:36 a.m.,   Murder   109 Highwood Street    1112120024

911/MetroCom dispatchers received a call, at 7:36 a.m., for a shooting at 109 Highwood. Officers and medics were dispatched and responded to the home, which is located within Jackson Woods Mobile Home Park at 3701 McKenzie. Upon their arrival, Officers found a   31-year-old female victim deceased from multiple gunshot wounds.

Witnesses reported to Officers that the victim’s live-in boyfriend showed up at their home and forced his way inside.  The suspect, who was armed with a handgun, chased the victim to her parent’s bedroom and shot the victim. The suspect then left the home with his 8-year-old son, who had been at the home at 109 Highwood.

Further investigation revealed the suspect had possibly fled to his residence in Alice, TX in a blue 2007 Chevrolet Silverado pick-up truck. A B.O.L.O. was put out on the vehicle. Officers from the Alice Police Department, the Department of Public Safety, the Coastal Bend Violent Offenders and Fugitive Task Force, along with C.C.P.D.’s  S.W.A.T. and Hostage Negotiation Team worked together to locate the suspect at his residence.

At the location the victim’s son, who was uninjured, was released by the suspect Jose Gonzales III (09/12/67). Gonzales turned himself in shortly thereafter.

The Murder investigation is active and ongoing and will be conducted by the Corpus Christi Police Department Homicide/Robbery Bureau with the cooperation of the Alice Police Department.

Update:

On 12/12/11, Corpus Christi Police Department Homicide/Robbery Detectives transported and booked Jose Gonzales III (09/12/67) at the Corpus Christi Police Department City Detention Center.  He was charged with Murder and his bond set at $250,000. Gonzales is currently booked at the Nueces County Jail.

Adam District, Criminal Investigations Division

Bank Robbery Suspects in Custody

UPDATE AT 9:24 p.m., 12/6/2011             4:00pm  Robbery (Suspects Arrested)    3640 Leopard (Safari Inn)

At around 4:oo p.m. Officers and U.S. Marshals with the Gulf Coast Violent Offender Fugitive Task Force located a possible suspect, in the Charter Northwest Bank Robbery, near the Safari Inn at 3640 Leopard. Further investigation led them to a room where three other individuals were located within at the hotel. All four of the individuals were detained and transported to the Police Main Station for questioning.

Detectives were able to identify Victor Gutierrez (1.22.1968) as the person in the video surveillance footage from the robbery. He was charged. While awaiting transport to jail, Gutierrez claimed a medical emergency. Medic units responded to the Main Station and transported Gutierrez to the hospital to be seen by physicians, while still under guard by Officers. Once cleared at the hospital, Gutierrez was transported to the City Detention Center.

The female seen on the video, Francisca Cuellar (3.2.1984) was arrested on a Parole Violation and taken to the City Detention Center. Detectives will continue the investigation to determine her role in the Robbery.

The two other individuals were interviewed and released by Detectives.

 

 

Occurred on 12/06/11, 12:29 p.m.  Robbery   10502 Leopard Street     1112060047

Officers responded to the Charter Bank for a bank robbery involving two suspects.  Upon their arrival, Officers contacted bank personnel who reported a Hispanic male accompanied by a Hispanic female passed one of the tellers a note demanding money.  The note stated the male was armed with a firearm.

The teller complied with the demands and the suspects fled on foot southbound towards Leopard Street taking with them an undetermined amount of money.

The first suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 30 to 35 years of age, 5’5″ to 5’8″ feet tall, and weighing 180 lbs.  He was last seen wearing a red shirt with a bear logo on it.  No weapon was seen

The second suspect is described as a curly-haired Hispanic female, 35 to 40 years of age, 5’2″ to 5’5″ feet tall, and weighing 130 lbs.  She was last seen wearing a hooded turquoise jacket and blue jeans.

Anyone having any information regarding this crime is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or the Corpus Christi Police Department Homicide/Robbery Bureau 361-886-2841.