Friday morning, February 10, 2012, approximately 8:20am.  San Juan Police arrive at the 4700 block N Raul Longoria Rd in reference to a burglary of a building.  San Juan Police are informed by the owners that when they arrived at their business that morning, they found the front door and front window open.  Also noticed by the owners was that several items were taken-a 24 inch black Dynex HD TV, a yellow Champion 5000 watt gas powered generator and a spray paint gun.  The owners state that one of them was at the business until 11pm the previous night but that the building was secured and locked when they left.  Police determine entry was made through the front window and the suspect(s) left through the front door.  Investigators also noticed dried muddy footprints by the front door. 

If you were in the area of the carwash during the period from 11pm Thursday Feb 9 and 8am on Friday Feb 10 and may have noticed anything that can help San Juan Investigators or may know who may have broken into the business, you are urged to call San Juan Crime Stoppers at 956-283-8477 or click on the link below.  All information is kept confidential and you may qualify for a cash reward.

Saturday, February 4, 2012, approximately 10:58pm.  San Juan Police respond to 1200 block East FM 495 in reference to an unwanted subject who displayed a knife.   When San Juan Police arrive, they are told that a family was having a party for a family member when two intoxicated subjects entered from the bar next door. One of the subjects started to argue with the daughters.  The dad asked the subjects to leave his daughters alone when one of the subjects became upset and pulled a pocket knife on them.  The subject with the knife was described as wearing a grey muscle shirt with blue jeans and carrying a yellow and white striped shirt.  The subject was about 5ft-2in in height and approximately 120 lbs.  He was further described as bald and full of tattoos.  The second subject was described as 5ft-8in, heavy set, in his 50s and had long black hair and a long beard.  He was wearing a red sweat shirt over blue jeans and was displaying “gang signs”.  Both of the subjects left in a four door maroon sedan traveling east on FM 495.  If you were in the area at the time of the incident and may have information that can assist San Juan Investigators, you are asked to call San Juan Crime Stoppers at 956-283-8477 or click on the link below.  All information is kept confidential and you may qualify for a reward. 

Friday  night, January 27, approximately 9:30 pm,  San Juan Police respond to the 100 block Jacarada in reference to an initial call of Criminal Mischief.  As San Juan Police are enroute, they are further informed that a grenade may be involved. When they are arrive, homeowners confirm that someone had thrown a grenade through their front bay window at approximately 9pm.  Immediately San Juan Police escort the family off the property and call San Juan Fire Dept, ATF and the McAllen Bomb Squad.  After the Bomb Squad checks the grenade, they discover it is a dummy grenade with a note attached to it threatening the family.  Witnesses indicate that a black in color Sebring or Altima was seen with a male subject exiting from the front passenger side and throwing something at the house. If you were in the area at the time of the incident and may have seen the black vehicle or may have seen something that can help San Juan Investigators or know who may have been involved in this incident, you are urged to call San Juan Crime Stoppers at 956-283-8477 or click on the link below.  All information is kept confidential and you may qualify for a cash reward.

Sunday, January 22, 2011, 900 Block E Expressway 83-West Bound.  As San Juan Police arrive, they are informed that an orange 2004 Case 580M Series 2 backhoe was taken from the job site.  The owner told San Juan Police that he last saw the backhoe at the job site on Saturday, Jan 21, where he left it with its bucket and the backstands down and certain wiring removed as a security measure.  If you were in the area of the theft and may have seen someone taking the backhoe or may have information on who may have taken the backhoe, you are urged to contact San Juan Crime Stoppers at 956-283-8477 or click on the link below.  All information is kept confidential and you may qualify for a cash reward.

Early Monday morning, January 16, 2012, approximately 4am, 600 block South I Road. During a party in one of the apartments, a group of 8 men and women beat a man; drag his body down the stairs and out the back to a dumpster where they leave the body. The victim was found dead later in the morning.  Some of the suspects were reported to be wearing all black, one was wearing red shirt and black shorts, and another was wearing white shirt, khaki pants and a black baseball cap. One individual was described as tall, approximately 6ft, thin and possibly Caucasian due to a very light skin color. After the body was dragged behind the dumpster, the suspects left in different vehicles-a pick-up truck, a dark colored car and a light colored Cadillac. If you were in the area during the time of this incident and may have information that can assist San Juan Police Investigators or know who may have been involved or committed this homicide, you are urged to contact San Juan Crime Stoppers at 956-283-8477 or click on the link below.  All information is kept strictly confidential and you may qualify for a cash reward.

Monday, Jan 2, 2012, approximately 12:40pm, 400 block Safari Dr.  When San Juan Police arrive, they are informed someone kicked in the front door of the residence and made entry.  The unknown suspects took a Smith and Wesson M&P 15T AR15, a Remington Nitro Mag shotgun, a .22-250 hunting rifle with scope, 2-Vizio 32 inch flatscreen TVs, an X Box 360, a jar filled with coins, paintball guns and a checkbook.  As San Juan Police search the area, they find the Remington Nitro Mag shotgun by the side of the fence and footprints are noticed and processed.  Information gathered indicates that three juveniles were seen in a field behind the house.  If you were in the area during the time of the incident and may have seen something that can help San Juan Police Investigators or know who may have taken the weapons,TVs, and other items, you are urged to contact San Juan Crime Stoppers at 956-283-8477 or click on the link below.  All information is kept confidential and you could qualify for a cash reward.

Wednesday night, December 28, 2011, approximately 9:30 pm. Police respond to 308 E 10^th St-Lions Park in reference to an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. When San Juan Police arrive, they are informed that a young couple was sitting in the park listening to music when a tan colored Tahoe drove by and stopped at a vacant lot adjacent and just southwest of the park.  Three suspects got out of the vehicle and started to walk towards them.  As the suspects got closer, the victims could see that the suspects had their faces covered by bandanas, two suspects were wearing red bandanas and the third suspect was wearing a green bandana. One of the suspects wearing a red bandana had a yellow hammer and was described as short, slim, spoke  English, wearing black gym shorts, red shirt with a black jacket.  The other suspect wearing the red bandana was described as tall and chubby wearing a black muscle shirt.  The third suspect was described as wearing a green bandana, no information on the color/type of clothing.  The suspects confronted the couple and demanded money and the female victim’s purse.  When the victims explained they only had a dollar, the suspect carrying the yellow hammer demanded the male victim’s chain.  The victim refused and the suspect struck the victim on his head with the yellow hammer, causing a laceration on the victim’s head.  The female victim tried to walk away but was confronted by the suspect carrying the yellow hammer and forced to give up her large light blue and white purse.  Information received indicates that someone yelled at the suspects for them to stop and the suspects ran towards their vehicle and left the scene.  Information also received indicates that the tan Tahoe was parked “backed-up” for a quick getaway and may have been parked next to a red and white Blazer also parked “backed-up” in the vacant lot.  If you were in the area during the incident and may have seen something that can assist San Juan Investigators solve this case or know who the suspects may be, you are urged to call San Juan Crime Stoppers at 956-283-8477 or click on the link below.  All information will be kept confidential and you may qualify for a cash reward.

Thursday, December 8, 2011, San Juan Police respond to 400 block West Business 83, Jesse’s Muffler Shop, in reference to a theft of auto parts that occurred.  When police arrive, they are informed that the location’s security system recorded two heavy set females entering the south side of the business on Tuesday night, December 6 at approximately 10:30pm.  Police are told that after entering the business, they were observed taking motor vehicle parts from the vehicles that are being serviced.  Taken from the business were a large red jack valued at $350.00, an engine block valued at $800.00, two transmissions valued at $800.00 each and an engine intake whose cost was $200.00.  If you were in the area at the time of the incident on Tuesday night and may have seen the heavy set females taking the auto parts or know who may have taken the auto parts, you are asked to contact San Juan Crime Stoppers at 956-283-8477 or click on the link below.  All information is kept confidential and you may qualify for a cash reward.

Sunday night, December 4, 2011, approximately 8:20pm.  Police respond to 400 block West 13^th Street in San Juan in reference to a possible shooting.  As San Juan Police arrive and secure the area, they are informed by a family member of the victim that the victim was lying in the hallway of the residence.  Police and medical first responders notice no signs of life on the victim who had sustained a gunshot wound to the chest.  The victim was identified as Efren Escamilla, 37.  During the initial phase of the investigation, San Juan Investigators are informed of a suspicious early-2000 black 4-door Chrysler that was seen in the area and that may have backed into the victim’s driveway.  Witnesses say a male suspect stocky with short hair got out of the car and walked into the backyard.  Police are also informed that “bangs” were heard in the area at approximately 7:30pm at around the end of the Cowboy football game.  If you were in the area during the time of the shooting and may have additional information or know who may have been involved in the shooting, you are urged to call San Juan Crime Stoppers at 956-283-8477 or click on the link below.  All information is kept in strict confidence and you may qualify for a cash reward.  At this time, an anonymous donor has given $10,000.00 for information that may lead to the arrest of the suspect(s). 

Wednesday, November 30, 2011, approximately 9:40pm.  Police respond to the 200 block of West 14^th Street in reference to a theft that had occurred.  Police are told that several air-filled Christmas decorations were taken from the east side of their front yard sometime earlier in the evening.  Altogether, five 8ft tall blow-up air-filled Christmas decorations were taken – a Santa Claus balloon, a Frosty the Snowman balloon and three cube shaped balloons with gold, green and red ribbons.  If you were in the area at the time of the incident and may have seen the suspect(s) or if you know who may have taken the Christmas decorations, you are urged to call San Juan Crime Stoppers at 956-283-8477 or click on the link below.