New Braunfels police seek fugitive

Jeffrey Raymond Degroote wanted for felony theft

SAN ANTONIO – New Braunfels police are asking for your help in finding a fugitive.

According to investigators, Jeffrey Raymond Degroote is wanted for felony theft in connection with the burglary of a local construction company's trailer in late August.

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It happened in the 1300 block of Azalea Lane in New Braunfels.

Police said more than $14,000 worth of construction tools and equipment were stolen. A large majority of the tools and equipment have since been recovered.

Degroote has reportedly been seen at local pawn shops and is known to stay at area hotels.

If you have any information on his whereabouts, call the Comal County Crime Stoppers at 830-620-TIPS or 800-640-8422.


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Diana Winters is a San Antonio-area native, Emmy award-winning and GLAAD-nominated journalist who loves the Alamo City. She is the executive producer of SA Live, creator of South Texas PRIDE and co-creator of Texas Eats.

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