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Is your neighborhood a target? Auto thefts on the rise

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www.kxan.com – Nabil Remadna – 2023-07-05 13:24:15

SUMMARY: Auto thefts in Austin have increased by 23% from January to May 2023 compared to the same period in 2022, with a total of 2,586 thefts. Detective Julian Ogle of the Austin Police Department's auto theft interdiction unit noted that Hyundai and Kia vehicles are particularly targeted. Many of the suspects are juveniles. South Austin recorded the highest number of auto thefts, with 439. There is a backlog of investigations, and more detectives would be helpful. Increased patrol presence could lead to more vehicle recoveries. Various sectors in Austin have seen significant increases in auto thefts.

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1 detained, 2nd suspect wanted in chase involving stolen truck towing boat on Eastex Freeway, Harris County Precinct 4 says

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abc13.com – Mycah Hatfield – 2024-07-04 11:52:25

SUMMARY: Harris County, Texas Deputies, aided by other law enforcement, engaged in a chase involving a stolen vehicle towing a boat early Thursday morning. The Houston Transtar cameras recorded the pursuit on I-45 North. The suspects drove against traffic near Eastex Freeway and Will Clayton Parkway, reaching speeds of 98 mph. Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman tweeted that Houston, Sugar Land police officers, and Montgomery County sheriff's deputies were involved. One suspect was detained, but another remains at large. The incident was covered by Eyewitness and ABC13, with continuous updates available through their live stream.

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Irving and Texas Police Seek Continuous Rape of a Child Suspect – May be Fleeing for Mexico

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www.wbap.com – – 2024-07-04 11:38:34

SUMMARY: Irving, Texas police are seeking public assistance in locating 42-year-old Rigoberto Santos Torres, a Mexican national suspect accused of continuous rape of a child. Santos Torres is believed to have fled on a bus in Dallas on Wednesday. He has used Mexico-bound bus lines Turimex and Tornado previously. Described as 5 feet 5 inches tall and 170 pounds, Santos Torres has been deported before and re-entered the U.S. illegally in 2020. His last known address in Irving was on Brown Road. Authorities urge anyone with information on his whereabouts to call 911 immediately. (Copyright, All Rights Reserved, WBAP/KLIF 2024).

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Police release information on Saturday’s motorcycle fatality

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www.kxan.com – Robert Sims – 2024-07-04 10:58:55

SUMMARY: AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin Police reported a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and a vehicle on the 2400 block of South MoPac northbound on June 29. The incident occurred around 11:56 p.m. when motorcycle rider Christopher Hale fell off and was subsequently hit by another vehicle. Hale was taken to the hospital and later pronounced dead. The driver of the vehicle was not impaired, and no occupants were injured. This marks Austin's 38th fatal crash of 2024, with 39 fatalities recorded. Police urge anyone with information to contact APD's Vehicular Homicide unit or submit tips anonymously via Crime Stoppers.

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