On September 6, 2026, at approximately 01:30 PM, Deputy S. Margison and Sergeant A. Peters were dispatched to a business in the 19400 block of the Gulf Freeway regarding a theft in progress. The responding units were advised that a male suspect had reportedly concealed merchandise in his clothing.
As deputies arrived on scene, the suspect passed all points of sale and left the store with the concealed merchandise. Sergeant Peters located the suspect in the parking lot and detained him without incident.
During the investigation, deputies recovered the stolen merchandise from the suspect, identified as 26-year-old Ernesto Alonso Castro, and determined it was worth approximately $120.00.
The Harris County District Attorney’s Office was contacted and accepted the Theft charge against Castro. Deputy Margison placed Castro in custody and transported him to the Harris County Joint Processing Center, where he was booked without incident. Bond was set at $100.
Summary
On September 6, 2026, at around 1:30 PM, Deputy S. Margison and Sergeant A. Peters responded to a report of theft at a business located on the Gulf Freeway. Authorities received information that a male suspect had hidden merchandise in his clothing.
Upon arrival, deputies observed the suspect, later identified as 26-year-old Ernesto Alonso Castro, exiting the store without paying for the concealed items. Sergeant Peters detained Castro in the parking lot without resistance.
The investigation revealed that the stolen merchandise was valued at approximately $120. The Harris County District Attorney’s Office was notified, and a Theft charge was accepted against Castro. He was taken into custody and transported to the Harris County Joint Processing Center, where he was booked without incident. Bond for Castro was set at $100.