Crime Stoppers of San Antonio is putting up to $5,000 on the table after a man was robbed and assaulted near Loop 410 on the Northeast Side. The attack happened March 26 around 10 p.m. near the 2300 block of Northeast Loop 410, when a 45-year-old man was confronted by a group that demanded his phone before taking off.
What police say
According to KENS5, San Antonio police say four suspects approached the victim, assaulted him and stole his phone. They then got into a truck and drove away. Crime Stoppers is now offering a reward of up to $5,000, and detectives are urging anyone with information or video to come forward.
Crime Stoppers reward and tips
Crime Stoppers of San Antonio's website explains that tipsters can stay anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward if their information leads to an arrest or grand jury indictment. Tips can be submitted by calling 210-224-STOP (210-224-7867), using the P3 Tips mobile app, or filing a web tip through Crime Stoppers of San Antonio.
Local context
The Loop 410 corridor has seen other violent incidents that triggered renewed calls for public help in past cases. Our prior coverage of the Loop 410 ambush shows how tips and surveillance video can sway long-running investigations.
Anyone who witnessed the March 26 incident or who has video from the 2300 block of Northeast Loop 410 is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 210-224-STOP or call the San Antonio Police Department's non-emergency line to share information. Authorities say even small details can help move an investigation forward.
