Two suspects have been taken into custody by the Friendswood Police Department in relation to the theft of wine from an H-E-B store in Friendswood, Texas.
The Katy Police Department led a pursuit that resulted in the capture of the suspects and the recovery of 498 stolen wine bottles.
Following the leads, Friendswood officers traced the individuals to the Katy area and shared crucial suspect and vehicle details with the Katy Police Department. The Katy police took immediate action, locating the suspect vehicle and initiating a stop. However, the suspects chose to flee, resulting in a pursuit. The police were determined and eventually managed to bring the vehicle to a halt, leading to the arrest of two suspects involved.
One of the suspects, a 42-year-old named Michael Diaz, was charged with theft. The other suspect, Juan Carlos Rosa-Torres, also 42, faced charges of evading and theft. Both individuals are presently awaiting further charges in the Fort Bend County jail. Additionally, the Galveston County District Attorney’s Office has issued a theft warrant for Torres in connection with the Friendswood H-E-B incident. The Friendswood Police Department expressed their gratitude to the Katy Police Department for their invaluable partnership and relentless efforts in resolving the case.