'Grab and run' suspect featured on KSAT-12 arrested

Fidel Lopez, 25, accused of stealing clothes from Sears, Macy's

SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio man wanted for two "grab and run" thefts was arrested a little more than one week after he was first featured on KSAT-12.

Fidel Lopez, 25, was arrested Friday by deputies with the Bexar County Sheriff's Office. SEE BOOKING PHOTO BELOW

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He was featured on KSAT 12 Jan. 21.

San Antonio police had been looking for Lopez after getting a warrant for his arrest on two theft charges.

Lopez is accused of walking into Macy's at North Star Mall on Jan. 15, 2015, and heading straight for the clothing, walking out with items and leaving in a waiting getaway car.

Five months later, police said Lopez struck again at the Sears at 622 NW Loop 410 - right across San Pedro from Macy's. This time, police said, he didn't have a getaway driver. He reportedly borrowed his ex-wife's car. A security guard saw the car was still running and removed the keys. When Lopez allegedly left the store and found he couldn't drive away. The security guard said Lopez ran off.

Lopez posted bond and is awaiting trial.

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