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Sour Lake Police urging residents to take keys, valuable items out of vehicles amid recent thefts

Within the past week, two vehicles have been stolen in Sour Lake.
Credit: SLPD

SOUR LAKE, Texas — Police are encouraging Sour Lake residents to be cautious and vigilant amid crimes targeting area vehicles. 

Within the past week, two vehicles have been stolen in Sour Lake, according to a Sour Lake Police Department release. A burglary of a vehicle was also reported.

Both stolen vehicles were eventually recovered.  

Officers are encouraging residents to not leave keys in and to take all valuable items out of vehicles. 

Sour Lake Police released photographs of tattoos that they hope will help them identify the suspect accused of the crimes. 

In the photos, a left arm with tattoos can be seen. The suspect has three dots in the shape of a triangle on their left hand and an outline of a cross on their arm. 

If you have any knowledge regarding this case, please contact the Sour Lake Police Department.

Credit: SLPD
Credit: SLPD

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From a Sour Lake Police Department release: 

🚨PLEASE LOCK YOUR VEHICLES🚨 Remove any valuables, and do not leave your keys in the vehicle. Over the past week, 2 vehicles have been stolen in Sour Lake. Both vehicles were fortunately recovered. There has also been a burglary of a vehicle. Attached are photos of tattoos identifying a suspect. There are three right dots in the shape of a triangle on the web of the left hand. There is also an outline of a cross on the left arm. If you have any knowledge regarding this case, please contact the Sour Lake Police Department. You may also contact Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas. There are 3 ways to report... 409-833-TIPS, 833tips.com or by downloading the P3TIPS app on your smart phone. Remember you WILL be 100% anonymous and MAY be eligible for a cash reward.

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If you have information about a crime you could earn a cash reward of up to $1000 by providing an ANONYMOUS tip to Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas.  

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