Four men are facing charges after allegedly stealing over $1,900 in merchandise from a Nike Factory Outlet in Texas City. The suspects were arrested following a multi-jurisdictional operation conducted by the Texas City Police Department’s Crime Suppression Unit near the Tanger Outlet Mall.
While on surveillance, officers observed the men exiting the Nike store with merchandise in hand and fleeing to a nearby getaway vehicle. A traffic stop was initiated, and a subsequent investigation led to the recovery of the stolen items and crack cocaine from the vehicle.
Here are the suspects and the charges they face:
Julian Jones: Possession of a controlled substance (PG 1/1-B <1G) and theft of property ($750 - $2,500) - Bond: $10,000 / $7,500 Justin Carnell: Theft of property (<$2,500) with two or more prior convictions - Bond: $10,000 Eddie Oliver: Theft of property (<$2,500) with two or more prior convictions - Bond: $10,000 Michael Howard: Theft of property (<$2,500) with two or more prior convictions - Bond: $10,000 The Texas City Police Department encourages anyone with information that could help with the investigation or related issues in the community to contact them at (409) 643-5720. For anonymous tips, the Mainland Community Crime Stoppers hotline can be reached at (409) 945-8477.
