(STAFFORD) – According to Stafford police, Houston resident Eduardo Lepe has confessed to stealing political signs in Stafford earlier this month. Lepe has been charged with theft and criminal mischief. Police are still looking for the second suspect.
Lepe and the second suspect were caught on camera around 3:50 a.m. Oct. 5 allegedly stealing two political signs from a property in the 2500 block of South Main.
The suspects were in a white Toyota Tacoma. The second suspect is described as 5’5” to 5’8” with a thin build. He was wearing a white shirt with a dark colored tie and is believed to be between the ages of 18 and 30.
Anyone who has information about the second suspect should call the Stafford Police Department at 281-261-3950 and ask to be put through to the Criminal Investigations Division to speak with Detective Isenberg.
The Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office recently reported an “unusually high” amount of such thefts this election cycle.
“It is unfortunate that these crimes have occurred, and they must stop,” said District Attorney Brian Middleton. “Destruction of political campaign signs is not likely to affect the outcome of the election; however, the lack of civility and disrespect involved in these crimes is a degradation of our community values. These actions do not reflect the high moral standards that are typical of Fort Bend County. Please help us put an end to this behavior; our community is better than this.”
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