Constable deputies on patrol stumbled upon a duo of alleged copper thieves at a vacant property in North Houston. On October 23rd, the deputies from Constable Mark Herman's Office were performing a routine check at what used to be Main Street America, according to a Facebook post by Mark Herman, Harris County Constable Precinct 4.
The officers noticed two women, later identified as Kailyn White and Brooke Hermis, trespassing. During the operation to detain the suspects, one attempted to quickly flee but was eventually discovered hiding inside an empty building on the premises. An investigation swiftly uncovered that the two were in the midst of stealing copper wire.
Both women found themselves under arrest following the incident, facing charges linked to the copper caper and existing warrants. "Kailyn White was arrested for the open warrants and charged with Theft of Precious Metals. Her bond was set at $10,000.00 out of the 179th District Court," Mark Herman, Harris County Constable Precinct 4 team detailed. "Brooke Hermis was arrested for the open warrants and charged with Criminal Trespass. Her bond was set at $100.00 out of County Court 12."
The case highlights an ongoing issue with metal theft, which often targets abandoned structures for their hidden valuables. For those interested in keeping up to date with local criminal activity, Constable Herman's office invites residents to download their "C4 NOW" mobile app, intended to serve live feeds on crime, arrests, safety tips, and traffic accidents in their area.
