UH Electric Scooter Theft Marks Fifth on Campus
UHPD says a suspect is linked to five electric scooter thefts on the University of Houston campus since April.
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Houston Property Crime News
For readers in Houston, this page covers theft, burglary, vandalism, retail crime and property security measures. Reporting follows incident reports, investigations and public safety updates.
Recent news
October 28, 2026
Houston USPS Worker Arrested in $4 Million Theft CaseA federal investigation reveals a mail theft scheme targeting tax payments intended for the local school district.
October 22, 2026
Malala Yousafzai Mural Defaced in HoustonThe public mural in the Heights was vandalized with black paint, marking the fourth such incident.
October 22, 2026
Two Armed Suspects Rob Houston Apartment ResidentsHouston police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at the Transformation Village apartment complex.
October 21, 2026
Houston Police Seek Pair in June Gas Station RobberyAuthorities are searching for a man and woman who allegedly robbed and injured a victim in June 2026.
October 20, 2026
Houston Ranks Among Most Dangerous for Trick-or-TreatingA new safety report identifies Houston as the 16th most dangerous city in the U.S. for Halloween activities.
October 15, 2026
Houston Police Bust Organized Luxury Vehicle Theft RingAuthorities charged five suspects in a scheme that moved over $3 million in stolen high-end vehicles overseas.
October 13, 2026
Houston Police Arrested Suspects After Vehicle PursuitOfficers took multiple individuals into custody following a 25-minute chase across the city on Tuesday morning.
October 11, 2026
Houston Duo Charged in Elderly Woman’s Home TheftTiffany Larke Thomas and Malik Slone allegedly used forgery to seize a Houston home from an 87-year-old resident.
October 10, 2026
Katy Couple Charged in Luxury Vehicle Theft RingThe suspects allegedly used a shipping database to steal luxury vehicles valued at more than $3 million.
October 4, 2026
Houston Police Sought Suspect in Pastry RobberyAuthorities are asking for public assistance to identify a person involved in a store robbery on Tidwell Road.
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Coverage takes in police department activity, theft trends, retail security and the measures used to track and prevent property crime. Reporting reaches across the city and the communities around it. Urban density and the concentration of retail centers influence where specific types of theft occur most frequently. Seasonality and the availability of goods remain the primary drivers of shifting patterns in reported crimes.