San Antonio police are asking for the public's help tracking down two men caught on camera in separate break-ins, one at a thrift store on Camden Street and another at a warehouse on Lexington Avenue. Surveillance footage shows one suspect in a hoodie who appears in both burglaries, while a second man is seen in parts of the video wrapped in a blanket. Investigators say the first suspect has tattoos on the backs of his hands and one above his left eyebrow, and that the second may have a tattoo along the outside of his right forearm, as reported by the San Antonio Police Department.
The San Antonio Police Department posted still images from the video and asked anyone who recognizes the men to call the Property Crimes Task Force at 210-207-8326, according to San Antonio Police Department. In the department's post, officers note that the “suspect wearing the hoodie appears to be involved in both building burglary cases.”
How to help investigators
Tipsters with photos, video or other information are asked to contact SAPD's Property Crimes Task Force at 210-207-8326 or email [email protected], according to City of San Antonio. Officials request that people include case numbers and detailed locations when sending footage, and note that very large files may not make it through by email. Detectives encourage residents to keep original, high-resolution clips and send shorter excerpts electronically if necessary so investigators can follow up for the full files.
Neighborhood context
Property crimes have remained a steady concern for local investigators, with recent years showing sharp swings instead of a simple up-or-down trend. The San Antonio Express-News has reported on a major car-theft surge tied to social-media challenges (Express-News) and later covered police figures that showed declines in some categories (Express-News), underscoring how uneven property crime has been across the city.
What police are asking
Officers are urging anyone who recognizes the men in the images not to confront them. Instead, people should contact the Property Crimes Task Force at 210-207-8326, or call 911 if the suspects are spotted nearby. Investigators say timely tips and clear footage can be crucial in helping detectives identify and locate those responsible for the recent burglaries.
