HARRIS COUNTY, Texas \u2013 On Friday, deputies with Constable Mark Herman\u2019s Office responded to a call for a stolen tailgate on 1960 Road West in northwest Harris County. The victim told deputies he recognized the tailgate in a Facebook Marketplace post and arranged to meet the seller.<\/p>\n
Deputies met the seller, identified as Carl Thomas, at the designated location. They say Thomas attempted to run off but was quickly apprehended after deputies deployed a Taser. <\/p>\n
A second man, identified as Cornelius Hawkins, was also detained.<\/p>\n
Investigators later executed a search warrant and recovered the victim\u2019s tailgate, along with seven additional stolen tailgates.<\/p>\n
Thomas was booked into the Harris County Jail on outstanding warrants and a theft charge. His bond on the theft charge was set at $5,000.<\/p>\n
Hawkins was also charged with theft, and his bond was set at $100.<\/p>\n
The Constable\u2019s Office urges residents not to confront suspected thieves and to report stolen property being offered for sale online.<\/p>\n
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