โHe deserve everything he getsโ: Wanted man accused of stealing at least $35K from 71-year-old Houston widow
A 71-year-old woman has lost nearly $100,000 after a stranger got access to her checking account and Houston Police have tied at least $35,000 of the stolen money to a man who is now wanted.
Wanted couple gambled away over $1M including client money intended for Houston-area home renovations, records show
Houston-area home renovation clients claim they were left high and dry after paying tens of thousands of dollars to local company AM2 Construction. The work never got completed and some of the money got gambled away, charging documents reveal.
Jugging doesnโt just happen after you leave the bank; Hereโs how to keep yourself from falling victim anytime, anywhere
We normally see an uptick in jugging situations around the holidays but now one Houston couple is warning that you can fall victim to the crime at any given moment. #HoustonNews #HoustonCrime #BankJugging #Jugging
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Houston Buddhist temple desecrated by 4 thieves who make off with almost nothing
During normal hours of operation, the Texas Guandi Temple is open to everyone who wants to come and pray especially around this time as they celebrate the Chinese New Year, but when four unknown males came in Wednesday afternoon, one of the volunteers immediately sensed something was wrong, and he was right.
ONLY ON 2: Man accused of throwing brick at womanโs head in viral video breaks his silence
Hours after a woman who went viral on social media was supposed to turn herself in to Houston police on Thursday, the alleged victim who she claimed assaulted her with a brick outside a nightclub is speaking only to KPRC 2 in an exclusive interview.
Woman known as โBrick ladyโ wanted in Houston for theft doesnโt show up for planned surrender
A woman who went viral on social media after making claims a man assaulted her with a brick outside a Houston club and then used the story to fraudulently raise over $40,000 on GoFundMe was expected to turn herself in to police, but didnโt show up Thursday.
Financial advisor who embezzled more than $1M from Pasadena Chamber of Commerce for plastic surgery, trips gets 15 years
A financial administrator who embezzled more than $1 million from the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 15 years in prison, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Tuesday.
Houston brothers sent to prison for $13M stolen goods enterprise, ordered to pay restitution to Walgreens and CVS
Two brothers residing in Houston have been sentenced for their roles in large-scale organized retail crime schemes that involved Walgreens and CVS, the United States Department of Justice announced Wednesday.
Copper wire theft suspect leads police on chase, runs into retention pond before being pulled out in east Houston
A suspect who authorities said led police on a chase after being caught in the act of stealing copper wiring from a home ended up in a retention pond before being pulled out by officers in east Houston on Wednesday.
Former UH Downtown employee stole nearly $9K for Amazon purchases, rent, then doctored documents, records show
A former University of Houston - Downtown employee is accused of spending thousands of dollars in public money on personal purchases when she worked as an administrative assistant in the Division of Advancement and University Relations, records show.
โStart sending a messageโ: Organized retail theft low in Houston, but officials say regular theft a problem
Retail theft across the country has gone up in recent years. The thefts, usually consisting of a large group of looters has even forced some big name retailers like Target to shut down some of its stores in places like California.
Man, woman sentenced after breaking into British Consul Generalโs home, causing more than $56K in damages
A Houston man and woman have been sentenced for breaking into the home of the Consul General for Great Britain causing nearly $56,000 in property damage, the United States Department of Justice said.
Man wanted after allegedly stealing over $10K worth of handbags from store at Houston Premium Outlets
According to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constableโs Office, on September 8, deputies responded to the Burberry Store at the Houston Premium Outlet Mall located in the 29300 block of the Northwest Freeway in reference to a shoplifter.
2 woman charged in theft of miniature Hereford โSir Loinโ, baby goat from Waller Countyโs Dewberry Farm
According to the Waller County Sheriffโs Office, on Thursday, June 1, at approximately 6 a.m., deputies responded to the Buccees located off the Katy Freeway. The Katy Police Department had two possible suspects from the theft at Dewberry Farm.
Houston man helps police track down stolen equipment using Apple AirTag
A Houston man reportedly helped police track down his stolen equipment using an Apple AirTag last month.According to officials, the man filed a report with Houston Police Department on May 19 and detectives were able to quickly track down his property on May 26.
โThe whole parking garage was covered in glassโ: More than 50 vehicles broken into, vandalized at southwest Houston apartment complex
People who live in the District at Greenbriar Apartment Complex located in southwest Houston said the vehicle crimes in their five-story garage happen on a regular basis, even though they have armed security thatโs supposed to patrol the premises.
HISD elementary school secretary sets office on fire in attempt to cover up for money she stole from campus, investigators say
An elementary school secretary is accused of setting the campus' office on fire in an attempt to distract school officials from questioning her about money she was suspected of stealing, according to court documents.
3 arrested, including man with multiple open warrants, while trying to steal building materials from a construction site near Tomball, deputies say
Three people have been arrested after deputies say they were caught trying to steal building materials from a construction site near Tomball, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constableโs Office.
Spring man believes thieves followed him from Galleria to Spring, stealing thousands worth of goods from his vehicle
A ride home from the Galleria Mall on Black Friday ended with thousands of dollars worth of gifts stolen from the back of a familyโs S.U.V., according to one of the victims, who asked to remain anonymous.
Caught on camera: Recognize this guy? Video shows suspected thief, store employee fighting over pressure washers
The Houston Police Departmentโs Robbery Division needs the publicโs assistance identifying the suspect who fled the scene after stealing from a southwest Houston home improvement store and fighting with an employee who tried to stop him.
โI just canโt believe itโ: Friendswood woman says she was followed by thieves then robbed twice
A Friendswood woman said the suspects in this case acted with a lot of determination, not only trailing her for nearly an hour from Prime Social Poker on Westheimer, but then proceeding to rob her twice.
2 women wanted for felony theft from Houston business back on Valentineโs Day, HPD says
Authorities with the Houston Police Departmentโs Property & Financial Crimes Division are asking for the communityโs help in finding two women who they say stole thousands of dollars in merchandise from a store in west Houston on Valentineโs Day.