Deputies spent Friday combing the area around Hranicky Road, Bryant Road, and Interstate 10 near Engle after a series of vehicle burglaries, according to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office. One person was detained, while a second suspected burglar remained at large as extra patrols stayed in the area. Investigators said they recovered several stolen items while working with neighboring agencies.
According to the Fayette County Sheriff's Office, deputies detained one person and completed a reverse-911 notification for nearby residences. The post included a suspect description, listing the man as white or Hispanic and wearing a black shirt and blue jeans, and said stolen items had been recovered across multiple jurisdictions. The sheriff’s contact page lists the office number as 979-968-5856 for tips; call 911 in an emergency.
Recovered Property and Ongoing Search
The office's update said that several stolen items had been recovered involving multiple jurisdictions, and added that one subject remained at large as deputies continued searching the Hranicky Rd/I-10/Bryant Rd corridor, according to the Fayette County Sheriff's Office. It did not list exactly what was taken or where recovered items were found, and investigators said they were coordinating with partner agencies on follow-ups.
How Residents Can Help and Stay Safe
Officials asked residents not to approach the suspect and to call the sheriff’s office with tips. Law enforcement also recommends locking vehicles and removing valuables from sight; the Texas Department of Insurance notes that unlocked cars are frequent targets for quick thefts, per Texas Department of Insurance. If you have information, call the Fayette County Sheriff's Office at 979-968-5856 or dial 911.
