Every business that has sellable property on the premises is at risk of property and theft crimes, especially after hours when there are few or no staff members on site to protect the items. That is certainly true for pawn shops, which base their business on...
Theft & Property Crimes
Switching price tags can get you arrested
People who might never shoplift outright may attempt to get an extra discount on the merchandise they purchase by switching price tags to pay a substantially lower amount. Technology has advanced and made this more challenging with the use of RFID tags and barcodes,...
Accused of shoplifting? Things you need to know
Although shoplifting is not considered the most serious crime, you need to realize one thing to be true: This can still have a negative impact on your life.It's important that you take the right steps if you are accused of shoplifting. Depending on the situation...
How do hackers break into computer systems?
Hacking is a crime that was made popular by TV shows and the growth of the internet. It is any unauthorized intrusion into a network or a computer, whether it belongs to the government or a private party.To hack a network or computer, the hacker uses one of several...
Gun rights shouldn’t be only for the wealthy
Texas is moving closer to setting another standard for personal freedom in the new year with legislation that will increase access to firearms for all people, not only those who pay to play. The Lone Star state's commitment to the right to bear arms will be...
Police looking for gas station robbers
On Jan. 27, Texas authorities reported that three individuals who robbed a Houston gas station in September had not yet been identified. The three men reportedly arrived at the gas station in a white Mercedes SUV, which they used as a getaway vehicle. The three men...
Understanding what forgery is
Forgery in the state of Texas falls under the category of theft. It is also a form of fraud. Someone who commits forgery with the intent to deceive could be charged with fraud or theft, but the intent to deceive is an important component of the charge in most...
Judge charged with felony theft
Law enforcement authorities with the Texas Rangers recently charged a justice of the peace with felony theft between $1,000 and $20,000. Reportedly, the judge was taken into custody on Oct. 13 and later released on a personal recognizance bond. The woman, who is the...
2 Texas women taken into custody for theft
Police say that two females taken into custody on Oct. 16 confessed to 50 break-ins across multiple cities in northern portion of Texas. Authorities first made contact with the women after a traffic stop that took place at 4 a.m. that morning after an illegal lane...
Texas is hot spot for watercraft theft
The state of Texas has a lot of watercraft theft compared to most other parts of the country. According to data from the National Insurance Crime Bureau, Texas ranks number three for watercraft theft after Florida and California. Although Texas is still one of the top...