5/30/2014
Authorities searching for three to four suspects believed to be part of an auto-theft ring in Hidalgo County.
The men eluded police after their partners in crime were arrested.
Alton police arrested four of the suspects two days ago after the stolen vehicle was found.
That vehicle helped uncover the auto theft ring.
The men eluded police after their partners in crime were arrested.
Alton police arrested four of the suspects two days ago after the stolen vehicle was found.
That vehicle helped uncover the auto theft ring.
Police arrested Alhan Sanchez, Oscar Aranda, Oscar Davila and Aaron Sanchez near five and a half mile line and La Homa Road.
Today a judge charged all four with theft. Oscar Davila and Alhan Sanchez were also charged with burglary of habitation.
After the arrest police got a search warrant for one of their homes they encountered three men in a stolen black SUV. The men gave chase and abandoned the vehicle in the brush nearby.
Through the investigation they were led to a property where other stolen vehicles were kept and found a white truck that was involved in a recent pursuit with Alton police.
At the scene police met Hidalgo County Sheriff deputies who were already obtaining a search warrant for the property.
They found a truck, a stolen GMC Yukon and two stolen ATVs on the property.
Police believe these suspects are responsible for several other thefts and could face more charges.
Today a judge charged all four with theft. Oscar Davila and Alhan Sanchez were also charged with burglary of habitation.
After the arrest police got a search warrant for one of their homes they encountered three men in a stolen black SUV. The men gave chase and abandoned the vehicle in the brush nearby.
Through the investigation they were led to a property where other stolen vehicles were kept and found a white truck that was involved in a recent pursuit with Alton police.
At the scene police met Hidalgo County Sheriff deputies who were already obtaining a search warrant for the property.
They found a truck, a stolen GMC Yukon and two stolen ATVs on the property.
Police believe these suspects are responsible for several other thefts and could face more charges.
Now, police continue to search for the remaining suspects.
If you have any information call Alton police or the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office.
All four suspects charged today are under the age of 19 and are from the Edinburg area.
All four suspects charged today are under the age of 19 and are from the Edinburg area.
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