HCSO INVESTIGATORS ARREST SERIAL BURGLAR

HOUSTON – Investigators with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO)Burglary and Theft division have arrested a man believed to be responsible for at least half a dozen home burglaries in Harris County last year.

Abel Martinez (D.O.B 5-10-1979) has been charged with 3 counts of residential burglary and is currently in custody at the Harris County jail.

According to investigators Mr. Martinez would enter the homes and steal electronics, jewelry, kitchen items, clothing, including underwear, shoes, and in at least two cases, dogs. Investigators have been able to recover some of the stolen property, including the two dogs.

HCSO investigators believe Mr. Martinez may be responsible for more cases.