Aggravated Robbery (photos)
On Thursday, May 7th, 2009, Baytown Police Department responded to a robbery call where the complainant advised officers he had given a Black male a ride from the Home Depot then they stopped at the McDonald’s located at 7000 Garth Rd, Baytown, TX. then picked up a second Black male. The victim was then ordered by the second male to give him his money. The victim cooperated and removed $1,068 in cash from his wallet and gave it to the suspect. The victim was then ordered to drive to his bank and take money out of the ATM. The victim stated he believed the second male to have a gun because he had his hand inside his pocket. The first male pulled out a knife on the victim. They then drove to the Community Resource Credit Union located at 6810 Garth Rd, Baytown, TX. The victim was unable to take money out of the ATM and he later released the suspects back at McDonald’s.
The following are the suspects:
Suspect #1: Black male, 30-49 years of age, 5’08”-5’10”, slim build, short black hair, well dressed in a white long sleeve button up shirt and a baseball cap.
Suspect #2: (Driver’s side in truck)
Black male, 30-49 years of age, 5-08”-5’10”, slim build, short hair (balding), well dressed in a blue suit, eye glasses.
Both males have an accent but possibly fake the accent.
The above photos are from the suspects involved in the “pigeon dropping” scam. The two Black males are the suspects. The Black male in the back seat is difficult to see and the driver is the victim.
Baytown Police Department has had several cases of “Pigeon Dropping” and believed this case to be the same except for the victim claiming he was robbed. Baytown Police Department would like to warn all citizens about the scam which has escalated throughout the city and especially in the Garth Rd. corridor.
“Pigeon Dropping” is usually a scam in which suspect(s) lure victims by showing a large amount of money in order for the scam to work. The suspects usually have the money in a bank bag or money envelope and the suspect(s) advise they had just found the money and out of “good faith” they then begin the scam by getting the victims to withdraw money from their bank accounts or credit cards to give to the suspect(s) and in return the suspect(s) give the victims half or all the money in the bag or envelope. In other instances the suspect(s) get the victims to drop them off at a financial institution or law office. After the victim gives the money to the suspects, the money bag is then switched with paper scraps of the same weight of the money bag and the suspect(s) tell the victim(s) they would be back after they speak with an attorney or banker but escape through other means. The victim becomes the pigeon and gets dropped holding a bag of scrap paper.
Baytown Crime Stoppers will pay up to $2,000.00 for information leading to the arrest and charging of the suspect(s) responsible for this crime. Please call Baytown Crime Stoppers at 281-427-TIPS (8477). Crime Stoppers pays $CASH$ for information that leads to an arrest in any felony crime. YOU WILL ALWAYS REMAIN ANONYMOUS!
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First Run: 09/24/09
Case #: 2009-18525
On Thursday, 09/17/09 at approximately 21:13 hrs., a robbery occurred at the Decker Drive Washateria located at 4208 Decker Drive in Baytown, TX. A Hispanic male entered the washateria armed with a silver handgun with a long barrel. The suspect handed the employees a clear baggie and told them to put all the money from the drawers into the baggie. The employees were then told to lie face down on the floor. The suspect then exited the business and ran out the rear door in an unknown direction.
The suspect is described as a Hispanic Male in his early 20’s, 5’06” in height, around 150 pounds, slim build, brown eyes, light brown skin, short curly hair, English speaking with no accent, facial hair: light thin mustache, possible goatee, no visible tattoos. He was holding the gun with his right hand.
The suspect was wearing a black baseball cap, dark colored bandana over his face, blue surgical gloves, gray hoodie sweat shirt with a black colored shirt underneath it, long white basketball shorts with a dark colored stripe on the side, and black shoes.
Baytown Crime Stoppers will pay up to $2,000.00 for information leading to the arrest and charging of the suspect(s) responsible for this crime. Please call Baytown Crime Stoppers at 281-427-TIPS (8477). Crime Stoppers pays $CASH$ for information that leads to an arrest in any felony crime. YOU WILL ALWAYS REMAIN ANONYMOUS!
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First Run: 09/22/09
Case #: 2009-38955
Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
A shooting occurred on August 21, 2009 at approximately 12:06 AM at the Woodcreek Village Apartments located at 1601 Garth Rd., Baytown, TX.
The shooting occurred near building #29. The victim was found with a gun shot wound to his head and was transported to Hermann Hospital via Life Flight.
Baytown Crime Stoppers will pay up to $2,000.00 for information leading to the arrest and charging of the suspect(s) responsible for this crime. Please notify Baytown Crime Stoppers at 281-427-TIPS (8477). Crime Stoppers pays $CASH$ for information that leads to an arrest in any felony crime.
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First Run: 09-03-09
Case # 2009-34636
Burglary of a Building
On 07/27/2009 at approximately 03:50 AM a burglary of a building occurred at the Cell Power Store located at 2814 N. Main St. Ste # 100 in Baytown, TX. The front door lock was broken and the store was broken into.
There were empty boxes and cell phone packages scattered on the floor behind the counter of the store.
Approximately $5000.00 in cell phones were stolen and approximately $200.00 damage was made to the front door.
There are no identifiable suspects at this time.
Baytown Crime Stoppers will pay up to $2,000.00 for information leading to the arrest and charging of the suspect(s) responsible for this crime. Please notify Baytown Crime Stoppers at 281-427-TIPS (8477). Crime Stoppers pays $CASH$ for information that leads to an arrest in any felony crime.
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First Run: 08-03-09
Case # 2009-30929
Burglary of a Building
A Burglary of a Building occurred at the closed Baytown Mitsubishi located at 5333 I-10 Hwy, Baytown, TX. The building was burglarized between 06-22-09 @ 8:00 AM and 07-03-09 @ 01:26 PM.
Numerous items were taken from the building with a total estimated value loss of $34,000.00.
The following items had been taken from the building:
A total of 11 Dell Tower Computers with flat screen monitors were missing. Valued at $1500.00 each. Total loss: $16,500.00.
A Vizio 32” LCD Television valued at $900.00.
A small GE brand refrigerator valued at $200.00.
Several of the security cameras had been taken. The security camera computer and cameras were valued at $10,000.00.
A car diagnostic machine Medic Brand valued at $6,000.00 was also taken.
A 26” Magnavox Television valued at $400.00 was taken from the customer waiting area.
There are no witnesses, suspects, or evidence for this crime.
Baytown Crime Stoppers will pay up to $2,000.00 for information leading to the arrest and charging of the suspect(s) responsible for this crime. Please notify Baytown Crime Stoppers at 281-427-TIPS (8477). Crime Stoppers pays $CASH$ for information that leads to an arrest in any felony crime.
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First Run: 07-09-09
Case # 2009-27302
Robbery - Aggravated
On Wednesday, 06-03-09 at approximately 10:19 PM, a robbery occurred in the 4200 Block of Decker Drive. Three Black males armed with shotguns entered the Decker Drive Washateria located at 4208 Decker Dr. in Baytown, TX. and began screaming “Give Me the Money” in Spanish. The three Black male suspects then struck the clerk and her son in the head with the shotguns after she told them that she did not have any money.
The suspects then took the clerk’s purse that contained approximately $600.00 cash. After taking the victim’s purse, the suspects fled the scene on foot.
The suspects were described as three Black males approximately 20 years of age, tall and skinny.
Suspect 1: wore a green bandana over face with blue overalls on
Suspect 2: wore a black t-shirt, black shorts, and an unknown color bandana around face
Suspect 3: wore a black t-shirt tied around chest.
Baytown Crime Stoppers will pay up to $2,000.00 for information leading to the arrest and charging of the suspect(s) responsible for this crime. Please notify Baytown Crime Stoppers at 281-427-TIPS (8477). Crime Stoppers pays $CASH$ for information that leads to an arrest in any felony crime.
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First Run: 06-08-09
Case # 2009-22762
Burglary of Building
A business was burglarized in the 300 block of North Main St. and assorted jewelry and perfume was taken.
Cardenas Gift Shop located at 300 N. Main, Baytown, TX. was burglarized between 05/18/09 @ 0900 PM and 05/19/09 @ 1100 AM. Entry was made through the glass front door by the actor twisting off the locking mechanism. Approximately $20,000.00 worth of assorted gold jewelry and $3,000.00 worth of assorted perfume were taken.
Baytown Crime Stoppers will pay up to $2,000.00 for information leading to the arrest and charging of the suspect(s) responsible for this crime. Please notify Baytown Crime Stoppers at 281-427-TIPS (8477). Crime Stoppers pays $CASH$ for information that leads to an arrest in any felony crime.
YOU WILL REMAIN ANONYMOUS.
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First Run: 05/26/09
Case # 2009-20312