A repeat theft and evading offender Arrested in Baytown

On 19, December 2024, Baytown Police Arrested 51-year-old Jean Rivero of Baytown in the 4900 Block of Garth Road. According to a statement from the Baytown Police Department; A male suspect was observed leaving a store, concealing items in his waistband area. When approached by an officer, the suspect began to run but was quickly taken into custody. He was booked in the Baytown Jail for the theft charge, which was enhanced to a state jail felony due to previous convictions, and evadind arrest.

He was charged with THEFT PROP >=$2,500<$30K and EVADING ARREST DETENTION. 

The Harris County ADA accepted the charges of Evading Arrest and a State Jail Felony charge of Theft.