Arrest Made

CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS (News Release) - On Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at 9:41am, officers were dispatched to the 300 block of 19th Street in reference to a robbery in progress. 

Photo courtesy of Corpus Christi Police Department

Officers arrived and spoke to the 55-year-old male victim who stated he was parked at the location when three Hispanic males in their late teens approached him. The victim stated one male was wearing a black hoodie and another male was wearing a grey hoodie (unknown description of the third male). The victim stated the males pointed a handgun at him and ordered him out of the vehicle. The victim stated the males got into his vehicle and left the scene. The victim was uninjured. 

On Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at 1:28pm, officers located the stolen vehicle at the 2200 block of Ruth Street and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. Two Hispanic male occupants exited the vehicle and ran on foot from officers. Officers were able to place one of the males into custody. A perimeter was set up and a drone was utilized; however, the other male occupant remains at-large. 

17-year-old Diego Rodriguez was arrested for evading arrest and unauthorized use of motor vehicle.  

This is an active and ongoing investigation. 

If you have any additional information about this incident, please call detectives at 361-886-2840, or if you would like to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS.