A suspect broke into an unmarked Galveston County sheriff’s office vehicle in Texas City on May 8, stealing a department-issued .300 Blackout AR-style rifle with a suppressor, a ballistic vest, and a duty belt. (Galveston County Sheriff's Office)
TEXAS CITY, Texas – Galveston County investigators are asking for the public’s help after someone broke into an unmarked law enforcement vehicle in Texas City and took department-issued gear — including a rifle.
Officials said the stolen items include a .300 Blackout AR-style rifle with a suppressor, along with a Sheriff’s Office ballistic vest and a deputy’s duty belt.
Crime scene investigators have processed the vehicle and developed fingerprint evidence, and authorities say they are continuing to work leads to identify whoever is responsible. Because the equipment is law enforcement-issued, investigators warned it could pose a serious risk if it is not quickly recovered.
A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for information that leads to the recovery of the stolen equipment or the arrest of the person or people involved.
Anyone with information can contact the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office at 409-766-2332 (option 2) or the Texas City Police Department at 409-948-2525.
Christian Hudspeth is a Houston native who joined KPRC 2 News in December 2025. Christian began his news career at KTRK in 2022 before moving to newsrooms in Waco, Texas (KXXV), Las Vegas, Nevada (KTNV), and now back to H-Town. He earned his BA at the University of Houston Jack J. Valenti School of Communication in 2023.