On December 11, the San Marcos Police Department announced a fourth arrest linked to a November 23 burglary probe that had already seen three men taken into custody. The latest arrest followed the execution of two search warrants in San Antonio, a joint effort by SMPD, the Texas Department of Public Safety, and the San Antonio Police Department.
Investigation Overview
The November 23 case began when local authorities received a report of a vehicle burglary attempt at a hotel in San Marcos. Police responded, and within days, three men from San Antonio were arrested after traveling to San Marcos with the intent to burglarize vehicles. Those arrests formed the first wave of the investigation.
Warrants and Arrest
Early on December 11, detectives from SMPD served two search warrants at separate residences in San Antonio. The warrants were part of a coordinated operation that included the Texas Department of Public Safety and the San Antonio Police Department. The search resulted in the capture of a fourth suspect, bringing the total number of arrests to four.
Recoveries
During the searches, officers recovered two firearms that had been stolen in the original burglary. In addition to the weapons, the team seized a cache of narcotics, various accessories, and ammunition. The recovered items were seized for evidence and to prevent further criminal use.
Police Message
SMPD posted a message on social media urging residents to secure their firearms. “Help us by securing your firearm inside your home. Don’t leave guns in vehicles where thieves can grab them. We’re committed to keeping San Marcos safer, one prevented theft and one recovered firearm at a time,” the department said.
Earlier Incident
The November incident that sparked the investigation involved a hotel where an attempted vehicle burglary was reported. The alert led to the arrest of three San Antonio men who had traveled to San Marcos with the intention of committing vehicle burglaries. Those arrests set the stage for the subsequent warrants and final arrest.
Key Takeaways
- Four suspects have been arrested in a burglary investigation that began on November 23.
- Two search warrants served on December 11 recovered firearms, narcotics, accessories, and ammunition.
- SMPD urges residents to keep firearms secured indoors and out of vehicles.
The latest arrest and recoveries underscore the department’s commitment to safeguarding the community and disrupting criminal networks that target vehicle theft and burglary.
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