12 Nov Beeville Police Arrest Two Adults and a Juvenile in Vehicle Burglary and Stolen Firearm Investigation

Beeville police arrested two adults and referred a juvenile to juvenile authorities in a case involving vehicle break-ins and a stolen gun last weekend, according to the Beeville Police Department.

Jose Meza and Raul Velasco face charges of evading arrest or detention and burglary of a vehicle. The juvenile, who was detained and accepted by juvenile authorities, was referred on allegations of theft of a firearm and burglary of a vehicle. Police did not release the adults’ ages or say where they were taken after the arrests.

The case began with a call about a pair of suspects in dark clothing who were trying to get into vehicles near 500 Nimitz Drive. When the first officer got there, two people who fit the description ran, and a foot chase followed. One officer used a Taser in the chase, police said.

The Texas Department of Public Safety and the Bee County Sheriff’s Office helped officers find the two adults and detain them.

As the investigation went on, officers found out that multiple vehicles had been burgled and a gun was missing. Tips and evidence collected by police pointed to the juvenile as someone believed to have the weapon. Officers retrieved the firearm and detained the minor, the department said.

The department thanked DPS and the sheriff’s office for their help. The charges are accusations, and those arrested are presumed innocent unless a court finds them guilty.