{"id":235336,"date":"2026-04-04T21:46:51","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T21:46:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/235336\/"},"modified":"2026-04-04T21:46:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T21:46:51","slug":"apd-conducts-coordinated-shoplifting-blitz-operations-across-north-austin-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/235336\/","title":{"rendered":"APD Conducts Coordinated Shoplifting Blitz Operations Across North Austin"},"content":{"rendered":"

Earlier this week, the Austin Police (APD) North Metro Tactical Unit, in collaboration with the South Metro Tactical Unit, District Representatives, Patrol Officers, and multiple retail partners, conducted a series of coordinated shoplifting blitz operations at locations throughout North Austin. These proactive enforcement efforts were aimed at reducing organized retail theft, enhancing public safety, and supporting area businesses.<\/p>\n

Between November 23\u201325, 2025, officers made multiple arrests, issued citations, and recovered a total of $12,900.85 of stolen merchandise across the Canyon Ridge, Lakeline, and Domain shopping areas. Enforcement actions included the following:<\/p>\n

APD Case #25-3270627
Miguel Rivera-Duff, 25, was issued a citation for Theft (Class B Misdemeanor) at the H-E-B located at 500 Canyon Ridge Dr. This incident was a\u00a0cite and release, so there is not an associated booking photo.<\/p>\n

APD Case #25-3270713<\/p>\n

\"Alvarado,-Gonzalo-(29-yoa)-25-3270713\"<\/p>\n

Officers responded to an uncooperative shoplifter at the Walmart at 12900 N. IH-35. Gonzalo Alvarado, 29, was found in possession of a stolen firearm and was arrested for Theft and Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon by a Felon (2nd Degree Felony).<\/p>\n

APD Case #25-3270726\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Officers responded to a theft in progress at the H-E-B at 500 Canyon Ridge Dr. Loss Prevention detained Etta Kelly, 50, who had concealed unpaid merchandise and threatened employees with a taser. She was arrested for Robbery by Threat (2nd Degree Felony).<\/p>\n

APD Case #25-3270874<\/p>\n

\"Richardson,-Everette-(67-yoa)-25-3270874\"<\/p>\n

Everette Richardson, 67, was arrested for Theft by Shoplifting with Two Prior Convictions (State Jail Felony) at the Walmart located at 12900 N. IH-35.<\/p>\n

APD Case #25-3280596<\/p>\n

\"Bradshaw,-Matthew-(40-yoa)-25-3280596\"<\/p>\n

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\"Villegas,-Desiree-(48-yoa)-25-3280596\"<\/p>\n

At Lowe\u2019s, 13201 N. FM 620, officers arrested Matthew Bradshaw, 40, and Desiree Villegas, 48, for Theft (Class B Misdemeanor).<\/p>\n

APD Case #25-3280620<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Bragg,-Roger-(47-yoa)-25-3280620\"<\/p>\n

\"Oglesby,-Brandy-(35-youa)-25-3280620\"<\/p>\n

At Walmart, 12301 N. FM 620, officers arrested Roger Bragg, 47, for Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon (Class A Misdemeanor) and Possession of a Controlled Substance (2nd Degree Felony). Brandy Oglesby, 35, was also charged with Theft (Class C Misdemeanor) and Possession of a Controlled Substance (State Jail Felony).<\/p>\n

APD Case #25-3280760<\/p>\n

\"Nieto,-Kiandra-(27-yoa)-25-3280760\"<\/p>\n

Kiandra Nieto, 27, was arrested for Theft (Class B Misdemeanor) at Kohl\u2019s, 11111 Lakeline Blvd.<\/p>\n

APD Case #25-3280905<\/p>\n

\"Lastrapes,-Donte-(29-yoa)-25-3280905\"<\/p>\n

Donte Lastrapes, 29, was arrested for Theft (Class B Misdemeanor) at Kohl\u2019s, 11111 Lakeline Blvd.<\/p>\n

APD Case #25-3290598<\/p>\n

\"Moorehead,-Robert-(45yoa)-25-3290598\"<\/p>\n

In the Domain shopping area, Robert Moorehead, 45, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for Possession of a Controlled Substance (2nd Degree Felony).<\/p>\n

APD Case #25-3290639<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Lopez,-John-Anthony-(42yoa)-25-3290639\"<\/p>\n

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At H-E-B, 12407 N Mopac Expy, John Lopez, 42, was arrested for Fraud \u2013 Possessing Identifying Information (3rd Degree Felony) and Theft (Class C Misdemeanor).<\/p>\n

These targeted operations demonstrate APD\u2019s continued commitment to supporting local businesses, reducing theft-related crime, and improving safety in high-traffic shopping corridors.<\/p>\n

APD will continue working with retail partners to identify repeat offenders, deter criminal activity, and ensure a safe shopping environment for residents and visitors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Earlier this week, the Austin Police (APD) North Metro Tactical Unit, in collaboration with the South Metro Tactical…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":214827,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[132,134,133],"class_list":{"0":"post-235336","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-austin","8":"tag-austin","9":"tag-austin-headlines","10":"tag-austin-news"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/235336","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=235336"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/235336\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/214827"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=235336"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=235336"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=235336"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}