TEXAS CITY, Texas – A minor is said to be in custody in connection to the police equipment that was stolen in Texas City on Friday.
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Galveston County: Stolen police equipment found
What we know:
The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office says someone burglarized an unmarked law enforcement vehicle and stole the following items:
- 300 Blackout AR with a suppressor
- Sheriff’s Office-issued ballistic vest
- Deputy’s duty belt
A cash reward was being offered for information leading to the equipment being found or someone being arrested.
Photos of items stolen from a law enforcement vehicle in Texas City, Texas (Photos courtesy of the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office)
In an update on Saturday, county authorities said they received a tip about the equipment.
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Officials with the sheriff’s office and the Texas City Police Department watched over a Texas City home, then stopped a person that was seen leaving the home. The person allegedly admitted that the stolen equipment was in the home.
Law enforcement surrounded the home and called for everyone inside to exit. After getting a search warrant for the home, deputies reportedly found the missing rifle and vest along with other stolen items, including another gun.
A minor was reportedly found to be in connection to the stolen property and taken into custody.
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What we don’t know:
Other details are not available at this time.