Edinburg police arrest two suspects linked to multiple vehicle break-ins
Edinburg Police Department officers arrested two suspects in connection with a vehicle break-in and several other burglaries in the area, according to a news release.
One of the suspects, identified as a juvenile male, allegedly pointed a gun at a homeowner who caught them in the act.
Police said 25-year-old Antonio Martinez of McAllen was arrested on charges of aggravated robbery, evading arrest, and four counts of burglary of a vehicle in connection with a vehicle break-in that was reported on Wednesday morning.
A juvenile was also caught by police and is facing charges of aggravated robbery, burglary of a vehicle, and possession of a controlled substance.
The arrests happened after Edinburg police officers were dispatched to the 1900 block of E. Ascot Drive around 5:35 a.m. Wednesday after a resident reported seeing someone breaking into his vehicle. When the homeowner walked outside and confronted the suspect, a gun was pointed at the homeowner before both suspects ran off, the news release stated.
Officers quickly found and arrested Martinez near the scene and recovered a firearm. The juvenile male was later taken into custody.