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Hidalgo County sheriff’s deputies are asking for the public’s help in finding the burglars who stole a 900-pound safe with at least half-a-million dollars inside.
Deputies were called to the 800 block of Victoria Road in rural Donna shortly after 9:15 p.m. Monday, April 25, in reference to a burglary. The homeowner told investigators he found the door to his home had been kicked open when he arrived.
Deputies saw a trail of red marks that went from a room in the far southeast of the home all the way to the front door, according to a social media post from the sheriff’s office.
The owner told deputies there was more than $500,000 and a handgun inside the safe.
Investigators reviewed surveillance video from across the street which showed two vehicles entering the property and removing the safe from inside the home.
They believe a red Jeep, possibly a 2007-2010 model, was involved, as well as a gray Ford pickup truck, possibly a newer model. Neither of the vehicles had front license plates. They did, however, have stock rims, and the truck had a bumper sticker on both sides of the rear bumper. Both vehicles were last seen heading north on Victoria Road.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office at (956) 383-8114. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call the Hidalgo County Crime Stoppers hotline at (956) 668-TIPS (8477), submit an anonymous tip online at www.p3tips.com or via the smart phone application “P3.” If your tip leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward.
