see also: in November 2007 News Releases:   CBP Officers Seize 50 Pounds of Cocaine, Three Pounds of Heroin, Guns & Ammo, Arrest 22 For Illegal Entry and Arrest 20 Fugitives During Two-Week Holiday Span at Laredo Port of Entry   Border Patrol Agents Arrest Convicted Sex Offender   Border Patrol Seizes One Ton of Marijuana at Sierra Blanca Checkpoint   Border Patrol Yields $3.7 Million in a Day’s Seizures   Border Patrol and Coast Guard Sign Cooperation Agreement   CBP Seized Cocaine Concealed in Suitcase   Border Patrol Agents Seize 5,450 Pounds of Marijuana Near Freer ...more on cbp.gov:   CBP News Releases   Press Officers

contacts for this news release

Brownsville, Texas — Rio Grande Valley, Texas Border Patrol agents assigned to the Fort Brown station detained three thieves, recovered stolen property and possibly prevented a robbery of a local convenience store early Tuesday.

The incident occurred when Border Patrol agents assigned to the Fort Brown Station stopped a suspicious green Mazda Protégé at the intersection of Arkansas and Oklahoma Roads on the east side of Brownsville. As an agent asked the subjects their citizenship, he noticed that all three occupants, one adult male and two juvenile males, were dressed in black clothing and one had thick, black gloves on his hands.

The agent requested and received consent to search the vehicle. The search revealed numerous electronic items including three overhead projectors, a DVD player and several DVD’s, audio equipment, calculators and a CD writer. All of the equipment was labeled as property of the Brownsville Independent School District.

Border Patrol agents requested assistance from the Cameron County Sherriff’s Department who questioned the passengers, all U.S. citizens, and subsequently placed them under arrest. Sheriff’s deputies determined the subjects stole the electronic equipment from Hanna High School and had intentions of robbing a nearby convenience store.

The Brownsville Independent School District Police Department was informed of the incident and took custody of the individuals, vehicle and stolen equipment.

To report suspicious activity, contact the Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol Sector toll free at 1-800-863-9382.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of the nation’s borders at and between the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.