Shane Archer Arrested in Hull Vehicle Theft After Community Tips
HULL, Texas – The Liberty County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Shane Austin Archer in connection with a recent vehicle theft in Hull, thanks to help from the public and rapid media coverage.
The investigation began when a vehicle was reported stolen from a residence in Hull. It was later found unoccupied by the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office.
Investigators obtained surveillance footage from March 19, 2025, showing a male suspect driving the stolen vehicle through the Burger King drive-thru near Highway 90 and Highway 321 in Dayton. After this footage was released on Monday, April 14, the suspect was identified within an hour as 33-year-old Shane Archer.
Archer was arrested the next morning, Tuesday, April 15, at a home on County Road 450 by Liberty County investigators and narcotics units.
Capt. David Meyers credited the media and community tips for Archer’s swift capture, thanking both for their continued support in solving local crimes.
