TGC Sheriff's Office Recovers $380,000 Worth of Stolen Property

SAN ANGELO, TX - In the continuing effort to dismantle an organized crime ring, the Tom Green County Sheriff's Office executed a dual search warrant on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. 

The search warrant was executed in the 1300 block of E 28th Street and the 4000 block of Herbert Road in San Angelo. Both properties were associated with San Angelo resident Thomas Tellez.   

During the execution of the search warrant, Sheriff's Office Investigators recovered stolen equipment, trailers, and firearms.  Other stolen items that were seized included a backhoe, skid steer, six trailers, two utility vehicles, firearms, and a suppressor.  

Following the execution of the search warrant, investigators garnered new information that led to the recovery of additional stolen items, including a welder, a trailered compressor, and another utility tractor. 

As of this date, Feb. 14, the Sheriff's Office has recovered or was instrumental in recovering a reported $380,000 worth of stolen property from Tom Green and surrounding counties.  

The suspect, 44-year-old Tomas Tellez of San Angelo, was arrested on February 13, 2024, for Theft Property >=$150K<$300K, a second-degree felony. 

A series of thefts have been reported over the past few months:

• October 13, 2023: In the 2700 block of Red Creek Road, suspects attempted to steal an ATV but were unsuccessful. However, they did manage to take a Mahindra Tractor.
• October 31, 2023: On O'Bryan Lane, a 2023 Yanmar Utility Tractor and a Suzuki KingQuad were stolen.
• December 7, 2023: A John Deere Skid Steer was taken from the 1200 block of Red Creek Road.
• December 2023: In the 6200 block of Green Oakes Drive, thieves stole a Mahindra Tractor and a flatbed utility trailer, although the trailer was later recovered in Quail Valley.
• In an effort to apprehend the culprits, the Sheriff's Office has released photographs of suspect vehicles captured at the crime scenes. The images include a white, newer model Chevrolet pickup truck and a dark-colored pickup, possibly a Dodge, with a dovetail trailer.

This remains an open investigation, and the Sheriff's Office is still actively trying to identify more stolen property.  

As the investigation continues, additional charges may be forthcoming.