Body of man who may have been stealing wiring from empty building found off Katy Freeway, HPD says

HOUSTON – Officers from the Houston Police Department have reportedly found the body of a man who they believe had been stealing wiring from inside of an empty building Friday afternoon.

According to HPD, the body was found in the 5500 block of Nolda Street.

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It is unclear what type of wiring the man was attempting to steal or who discovered his body.

HPD Central officers are investigating.


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