On May 29, Officers responded to the 3800 block of Lamar Avenue regarding a reported shoplifting incident at a local business. The suspect left the scene prior to officers’ arrival; however, officers later located the suspect’s vehicle and conducted a traffic stop in the 3000 block of the NE Loop. During the investigation, officers recovered multiple items stolen from the business and took the suspect into custody. A criminal history check revealed the suspect had prior theft convictions, resulting in the charge being enhanced to Theft of Property Under $2,500 with Two or More Previous Convictions, a State Jail Felony.
Officers made 58 traffic stops, 11 adult arrests, and answered 218 calls for service during this reporting period.
