In Texas there is catalytic converter theft and similar crimes just like everywhere but here is a list of vehicles that get targeted the most for this crime.
When it comes to cowardly, despicable crimes - stealing from the elderly has to rate right up there with kicking puppies. Taking advantage of older folks is just the worst, especially when it's as heinous as what Monica Ruiz is accused of doing...
The Auburn Police Department claims that the teens stole cigarettes and $178. This was all done while the clerk laid there battling for his life. At one point you see a teen step over the clerk to try and raid the register.
The most recent incidences involved Chevrolet vehicles, and in both cases the tires and rims were stolen while the vehicle was left on blocks in their driveways.
The man grabbed 4 new tires, loaded them into the trunk of an older model car (most likely with very bald, and possibly mis-matched tires) and fled the scene off the crime.
We really didn't need any more proof that times are tough, we can probably find all the proof we need in our bank and credit card, but this shows a new low has been reached.
KTBS reports that a local florist, James Davis of J's Special Occations, was arressted after a concerned citizen called police after seeing him taking flowers from graveside in Forest Park West Cemetary.