Overview
- Authorities say the unmarked Galveston County Sheriff’s Office vehicle was burglarized Friday in Texas City, with thieves taking a .300 Blackout AR-style rifle with a suppressor, a ballistic vest, and a deputy’s duty belt.
- The case is a joint probe by the sheriff’s office and Texas City police, who processed the vehicle at a residence and lifted multiple latent fingerprints.
- Officials cautioned that the law-enforcement-issued items pose a significant threat to public safety if they remain in the wrong hands.
- A reward of up to $5,000 is offered for tips that lead to recovery of the gear or arrests, with information accepted at 409-766-2332 for the sheriff’s office, 409-948-2525 for Texas City police, or through Galveston County Crime Stoppers online.
- Investigators reported no arrests as of Saturday and asked anyone who has the items to return them to authorities immediately.