BUDA — Buda Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division has begun an investigation, following two gas station break-ins occurring March 27, April 17 and April 29.
During the early morning of March 27, a young man and woman broke into the Rise-N-Stop gas station, located at 101 Jack C. Hays Trail in Buda. Several items were taken from behind the counter before the two left the location. The young man later returned to steal more items, according to a news release.
On April 17, a young man and woman broke into the Garlic Creek Country Market gas station, located at 970 RM 967 in Buda. A bag of chips was taken from inside the store before the two left the location. It is currently believed that this man and woman are the same individuals who burglarized the Rise-N-Stop gas station previously.
The same male, continued the release, broke into the Rise-N-Stop gas station, located at 101 Jack C. Hays Trail in Buda, again April 29. Some food and drink items were taken from the store before the male left the location.
In Texas, the offense of burglary of a building is a third-degree felony, which is punishable by two to ten years in prison and/or up to $10,000 in fines for each offense.
BPD is asking the public to view the video footage on its social media — Buda Police Department on Facebook and Buda Police Dept. on Instagram) and contact them with any helpful information as to the identity of the two individuals involved in these crimes. The individuals have been named “Jack and Jill” for case identification purposes.
Detective Valdez can be called at 737-233-6020 or tips can remain anonymous through the Hays County Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-324-TIPS(8477).
This is preliminary information and subject to change.
