NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas – New Braunfels police are searching for a burglar who broke into a clothing and tackle shop and stole thousands of dollars' worth of merchandise.
The burglary happened May 30 around 4:30 a.m. at Gruene Outfitters, in the 1600 block of Hunter Road.
The burglar can be seen on surveillance video smashing open a window of the store. Once he got inside, he took several Yeti coolers worth more than $2,500, police said.
The man took off in a white pickup truck shortly after.
Authorities describe the man as being 5 feet 5 inches tall and heavyset. He was wearing a blue polo shirt, blue jeans, red running shoes and black gloves and his face was covered by a mask.
Anyone with information is asked to call Comal County Crime Stoppers at 830-620-8477 or to submit a tip online, click here.
Tipsters with information that leads to an arrest could be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.
Gruene Outfitters BurglaryDo You Know This Suspect? The New Braunfels Police Department is seeking tips from the public about the identity of this burglar. On May 30th, 2018, at approximately 4:30am, the suspect seen in this video smashed open a window at Gruene Outfitters, located in the 1600 block of Hunter Road. Once inside, the suspect then removed several Yeti-brand coolers worth more than $2,500 before fleeing the scene in a white pickup truck. The suspect is described as a heavyset male, approximately 5-feet to 5-feet 5-inches tall. At the time of the theft he was wearing a blue polo shirt, blue jeans and red running shoes (possibly Nike brand). He was also wearing black gloves and a mask covering his face. Anyone with information about the identity of this suspect could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000. To submit a tip confidentially and anonymously, contact Comal County Crime Stoppers: Submit a Tip Online: Log on to the Comal County Crime Stoppers Website: http://www.comalcrimestoppers.org Use the Mobile App: Download the “P3 Tips” app for iOS or Android mobile devices and submit a tip through the app Call in a Tip via Telephone (24 Hours a Day/7 Days a Week): Call 830-620-TIPS (8477) or Call 1-800-640-8422
Posted by New Braunfels Police Department on Tuesday, June 5, 2018