Several Waxahachie storage units were hit in an early morning burglary spree late last week on the 1000 block of Ovilla Road, and police say the loss is already estimated at more than $50,000. Surveillance stills from the scene have been turned over to the department's Criminal Investigations Division, and detectives are now asking residents to take a close look and help put names to the masked faces.
In a Facebook post, the Waxahachie Police Department said officers discovered that four storage units on the 1000 block of Ovilla Road had been entered between about 2:00 a.m. and 3:30 a.m. Investigators noted that the shared images are "not high resolution," but they appear to show two people believed to be suspects wearing ski masks. Police added that a third person was likely serving as a lookout in a vehicle that also appears in the footage.
Where It Happened
Ovilla Road is lined with multiple self-storage facilities that serve Waxahachie and nearby communities, and public records show at least one operation close to the 1000 block. For example, listings identify Right Move Storage at 1021 Ovilla Road, and industry records list Dry Dock & Lock at 4009 Ovilla Road, underscoring that the corridor includes several storage properties.
Police Appeal and Legal Implications
Police are asking anyone with information to contact Detective Ryan Wilmot. According to the Waxahachie Police Department, he can be reached at (469) 309-4436 or by email at [email protected]. Investigators say the surveillance footage already given to the Criminal Investigations Division is being reviewed for leads.
Under Texas law, theft of property valued between $30,000 and $150,000 is classified as a third-degree felony, so the reported estimate would place this case in that range if prosecutors can prove the value, per the Texas Penal Code.
How To Help
Anyone who recognizes the people shown in the images, or who has video or photos from the area during the early morning hours, is urged to call Detective Wilmot or the Waxahachie Police Department non-emergency line. Officers advise residents not to confront or approach suspected individuals; instead, report tips directly to police and preserve any original video or still images that could assist the investigation.
