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Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division, Patrol Division

Suspect Steals From Three Separate Stores

DATE: June 20-22, 2015
LOCATION: Corpus Christi Home Depot Stores
OFFENSE: Thefts
P.C. 31.03   Class A Misdemeanor
CASE NUMBER: 1506200084, 1506220121, 1506220122
Corpus Christi Police Detectives have released camera surveillance images of a suspect that they believe stole several power tools from three different Home Depot Stores in Corpus Christi.

The first theft occurred on June 19 at about 12:45 PM at the Home Depot located at 5041 South Padre Island Drive.  Employees told Corpus Christi Police that a man walked into the store and removed a Makita Drill and bit set valued at $279.  The man walked out of the store without paying for the merchandise.

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Suspect at Home Depot located on S.P.I.D.

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Suspect at Home Depot located on S.P.I.D.

The second theft occurred on June 20 at about 2:55 PM at the Home Depot located at 4038 South Port Avenue.  Employees told Corpus Christi Police that a man walked into the store and removed a Milwaukee brand hammer and impact combination kit valued at $798.  The man walked out of the store without paying for the merchandise.

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Suspect at Home Depot located on South Port Avenue

The third theft occurred on June 22 at 3 PM at the Home Depot located at 13202 Leopard Street. Employees told Corpus Christi Police that a man walked into the store and removed a Milwaukee drill kit valued at $399.  The man walked out of the store without paying for the merchandise.

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Suspect at Home Depot located on Leopard Street

When Detectives reviewed surveillance video they determined that all three thefts appear to be committed by the same suspect.   The suspect is a Hispanic male, between 40 and 50 years of age.  He was wearing a light colored long sleeve button down shirt, blue jeans and light colored tennis shoes in all three thefts.  He is seen with a cap on in the theft that occurred on Leopard Street.

The same suspect vehicle was used in all the three thefts and is reported to be a Blue Kia Rio

The suspect in this case has not been identified and Detectives need your help in solving this crime.  Anyone with information about this case should call the Corpus Christi Police Criminal Investigations Division at 886-2840. Anyone who would like to keep their identity secret and provide information to the Detectives should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the tip online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

Bravo District, Charlie District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report 06/25/2015 PIO2

The Corpus Christi Police Department responded to 880 calls for service and generated 209 reports for formal criminal complaints from 7:00 a.m. June 24 to 7:00 a.m. on June 25, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“BRAVO” District
Date: 06/24/2015       9:25 AM
Location: 9700 South Padre Island Drive
Offense: Burglary
P.C. 30.02       State Jail Felony
Case Number: 1506240035
The manager of a Car Wash, located at 9750 South Padre Island Drive, called Corpus Christi Police after she arrived at work to find the front door to her officer had been kicked in.

The manager told Officers that once suspects made it inside the office, a desk and several file cabinets were ransacked.  The suspects stole a money bag containing cash and also stole a television off the wall.

Damage to the business door was estimated to be $250.

At this time no suspects have been identified, and Officers continue to investigate this crime.

 

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Charlie District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report 06/24/2015 PIO2

The Corpus Christi Police Department responded to 921 calls for service and generated 197 reports for formal criminal complaints from 7:00 a.m. June 23 to 7:00 a.m. on June 24, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“CHARLIE” District
Date: 06/23/2015       7:40 PM
Location: 3300 South Alameda Street
Offense: Aggravated Assault
P.C. 22.02       Second Degree Felony
Case Number: 1506230127
A 34 year old man walked into Doctors Regional Hospital with a gunshot wound to his side.

Corpus Christi Police were called by medical staff and when they arrived to investigate the victim was not very cooperative.  The victim gave Officers several different accounts of what had occurred and would not tell them where the shooting happened.

The only information obtained was that the victim was walking down South Port Avenue when he heard a gunshot sometime around 6:30 PM. He said he then walked to the hospital to get treatment.

Medical Staff at the hospital were treating the victim for a single gunshot wound to his right side near his ribs.

At this time no other information is known about this crime.

 

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Community Outreach

Volunteers In Policing To Be Recognized Tonight

Volunteer Awards Banquet

Tonight, the Corpus Christi Police Department will host the 2014 Volunteer Award Banquet at the Church Unlimited, 3402 Rodd Field Road. We will serve a light meal from Firehouse Subs starting at 6 p.m. followed by presentation of awards at 7 p.m.

The following groups will receive awards:

Corpus Christi Animal Care Services
Corpus Christi Citizens Police Academy Alumni
Corpus Christi Reserve Officers
John W. Sartain Law Enforcement Explorer Post 133
Mary Grett School
Corpus Christi Police Athletic League
Retires and Senior Volunteer Program

Other individual awards being presented as well:

Alys Perez
Andrew Carrizales
Bill Shelton
Cheryl Daubs
Chris Hernandez
Cydni Cochran
Dale Langley
Dan Roberts
Delfina Benavides
Diana Perez
Eileen Fisher
Gary Heinrich
James Hoffman

It is an honor to recognize these volunteers and the work that they do everyday at our police department.

Adam District, Community Outreach, Criminal Investigations Division

Theft Suspect PIO2

Date: 06/11/2015       11:30 PM
Location: 3829 Interstate Highway 69
Offense: Theft
P.C. 31.03       Class A Misdemeanor
Case Number: 1506120079
Corpus Christi Police Detectives have released camera surveillance images of a man they believe stole over $500 worth of merchandise from the Wal-Mart Store located at 3829 Interstate Highway  69 on June 12.

Store employees observed the man placing a variety of meats into his grocery cart along with an air conditioning  unit. He then pays for a candy bar and a soda but does not pay for the meat and the A/C unit.  He then pushes the cart out of the store, making no attempt to pay for the merchandise.

The suspect in this case has not been identified, and detectives need your help in solving this crime.  The suspect is described as a bald Hispanic male and he was last seen wearing a blue t-shirt and jeans.

Anyone with information about this case should call the Corpus Christi Police Property Crimes Detectives at 886-2840. Anyone who would like to keep their identity secret and provide information to the Detectives should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the tip online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

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Suspect pushing the cart out of the store

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Suspect got into this vehicle and left the scene

Bravo District, Charlie District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report 06/23/2015

The Corpus Christi Police Department responded to 886 calls for service and generated 224 reports for formal criminal complaints from 7:00 a.m. June 22 to 7:00 a.m. on June 23, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“BRAVO” District
Date: 06/23/2015       1:05 AM
Location: 850 Stone Street
Offense: Death Investigation
Case Number: 1506230008
Corpus Christi Police are investigating the death of a one month old infant while he was sleeping in a bed with three other family members.

Officers arrived and were told that the 33 year old mother woke up to feed the child who was sleeping next to her.   She found the male infant was not breathing.  CCFD EMS transported the baby to Driscoll Children’s Hospital and he was pronounced dead a short time later.

Police continue to investigate this death along with Child Protective Services.

Also in the bed was another 3 year old child and the 33 year old father of the two children. 

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Bravo District, Delta District, Patrol Division

Patrol Report 06/22/2015 PIO2

The Corpus Christi Police Department responded to 788 calls for service and generated 197 reports for formal criminal complaints from 7:00 a.m. June 21 to 7:00 a.m. on June 22, 2015. These are samples of the criminal complaints filed by the Corpus Christi Police for that time period.

 

“BRAVO” District
Date: 06/22/2015       4:45 AM
Location: 3000 Laguna Shores Road
Offense: Unlawful Possession of Firearm
P.C. 46.02       Third Degree Felony
Case Number: 1506220028
A Corpus Christi Police Officer on patrol observed a vehicle parked alongside a Stripes Store located at 3058 Laguna Shores Road.

The Officer approached the 2011 Chevrolet Malibu and saw a male sitting in the front seat.  When he went to investigate, he saw the man was slumped over the wheel and asleep.

While trying to wake the man, the Officer saw several rounds of ammunition in the car, and also a handgun wedged between the driver’s seat and the center console.

The suspect, Wesley Sorsby (04/27/1993), was arrested for possession of a firearm and the .40 caliber semi-automatic handgun was recovered as evidence.

 

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Bravo District, Criminal Investigations Division

Police Conduct Death Investigation As Murder/Suicide

Date: Sunday, June 21, 2015, 23:42
Location: 6301 Meadowvista Drive
Offense: Murder
Case Number: 1506210163

Corpus Christi Police are conducting a death investigation of two people at an apartment located at 6301 Meadowvista Drive Sunday night as a murder/suicide.

Corpus Christi Police responded to a call of a disturbance at 11:42pm Sunday night and found a 28-year-old woman and a 29-year-old man dead in an apartment. The Officers found a 9-year-old boy who called in the disturbance and a 6-year-old child which were not physically harmed. The Officers believe the two deceased people were the parents of the two children. Officers worked with the Child’s Advocacy Center to locate other family members to care for the two children.

Corpus Christi Police Detectives responded to the scene and evaluated the evidence and believe the 29-year-old man attacked the 28-year-old woman, and then the 29-year-old man caused his own death and believe no other person was responsible for the deaths. Corpus Christi Police Detectives will wait for the Nueces County Medical Examiner’s Office to determine the exact cause of death.

Corpus Christi Police Detectives continue to investigate the death of these two people and request that anyone with any additional information to contact them at 361-886-2840 to provide any details.

Adam District, Bravo District, Charlie District, Community Outreach, Criminal Intelligence Unit, Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District, Gang Unit, Narcotics/Vice Division, Patrol Division, Traffic Safety Division

Police Begin Summer Crime Initiative Sunday

Officer Eric Smith on Beach Patrol for the Coprus Christi Police
Officer Eric Smith visits with visitors while on Beach Patrol

The Corpus Christi Police Department will begin to conduct a Summer Crime Initiative for the 4th consecutive year this Sunday. The purpose of the initiative is to ensure the safety of our community and the tourists who visit our city during the summer months. In order to accomplish this goal, the police department will take proactive steps that will include the Uniform Patrol Division, Narcotics Unit, Traffic Unit, Criminal Investigations Division, Public Information Office, and Parking Enforcement Unit. In addition to officers from the CCPD we will work in conjunction with other law enforcement partners from our area.

The Summer Crime Initiative will run from June 21st through the Labor Day weekend. Traditionally, during this time frame, most school districts are out for the summer which has the potential to lead to a rise in juvenile crime, traffic related issues, and gang issues. The police department will work to combat any rise in crimes against persons and crimes against property. The listed units will conduct on-going operations that will target the following areas of concern:

  1. Juvenile crimes to include curfew violations
  2. Burglaries to include auto and home
  3. Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle
  4. Graffiti
  5. Gang related crimes
  6. Traffic related offenses
  7. Parole and probation checks
  8. Sex offender checks
  9. Bar checks

The police department will work with the media via the Public Information Office to announce our initiatives and our efforts in working to keep all citizens safe. The PIO will utilize the print, television, and social media to ensure that citizens are aware of the efforts of the department as well as public service projects that will be available.

Our partner agencies will include:

  • Texas Department of Public Safety
  • Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission
  • Texas Department of Criminal Justice Parole Division
  • Nueces County District Attorney’s Office
  • Nueces County Community Supervision & Corrections
  • Corpus Christi Parks and Recreation Department
  • Corpus Christi Juvenile Assessment Center
  • Corpus Christi Code Enforcement

Uniform Patrol Division

The Uniform Patrol Division which includes the Traffic Unit will work to be pro-active during this initiative. Patrol supervisors will look to capture data and statistics that will assist in allocating resources and deploying them in an effective manner. The Uniform Patrol Division will also staff a temporary Padre Island sub-station. The purpose of this sub-station will be to provide an opportunity for all citizens and tourists to receive information, get directions, purchase beach parking stickers, have a police report written, and to have additional public service events available. The Police Athletic League will also work with young citizens to provide activities that are conducive to a safe and peaceful summer. The Patrol Division will focus on the following areas:

  • Curfew violations
  • Underage drinking
  • Driver’s license and insurance checkpoints
  • Burglary patrols driven by up to date crime statistics
  • Bar Checks
  • Beach Patrols
  • Open a temporary island sub-station to service visitors and residents
  • Graffiti Patrols and clean up efforts
  • Assist with sex offender, parole, probation checks
  • Speed Enforcement
  • Distracted Driver Enforcement
  • DWI enforcement
  • Illegal Parking Enforcement

The Narcotics Unit will look to improve the quality of life in the area that surrounds the uptown neighborhood and business district. They will conduct narcotic investigations and prostitution stings in an effort to reduce crime and the perception of crime.

Criminal Investigations Division

Auto theft will conduct bait operations during the summer targeting auto burglars.

CID will also target high profile registered sex offenders in the city to ensure that they are in compliance with all laws and conditions of probation and registration.

Gang Unit

The Gang Unit will look to reduce crime committed by gang members by ensuring that all gangs that are currently on the injunction list are in compliance with the conditions of the order. In addition to these efforts the Gang Unit will also look to impact gang crimes by:

  • Conducting bar inspections at locations frequented by gang members
  • Targeting specific neighborhoods in response to increased gang activity
  • Compliance checks on gang members that are registered sex offenders
  • React operations due to major gang related offenses
  • Gang prevention presentations

Conduct warrant round ups of gang members

Criminal Investigations Division, Delta District, Patrol Division

Kleberg Bank Robbery Suspect

Date: Thursday, May 11, 2015, 1:13 PM
Location: 2611 Morgan Avenue
Offense: Bank Robbery
Case Number: 1506180033
Corpus Christi Police responded to a robbery at 2611 Morgan Avenue, The Kleberg Bank.

A female teller told officers that a Hispanic male walked into the bank with a plastic bag in his hand.  He told her to give him money or he would shoot her. The suspect placed his hand inside the plastic bag to give the appearance that he had a gun.

The teller gave him cash which he put inside the plastic bag and then exited the bank.

The suspect was last seen walking towards South Port Avenue. He was last seen wearing a dark long sleeved fleece type sweatshirt, a dark blue baseball cap, light denim jeans, and tennis shoes.

No one inside the bank was injured.

The suspect in this case have not been identified and Detectives need your help in solving this crime.  Anyone who can identify this suspect from camera surveillance images should call the Corpus Christi Police Criminal Investigations Division at 886-2840. Anyone who would like to keep their identity secret and provide information to the Detectives should call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the tip online at http://www.888TIPS.com. Information provided to Crime Stoppers which results in an arrest may earn the caller a cash reward.

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Suspect walking into bank

 

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Suspect at the counter of the bank