Houston Family's Trailer and ATV Stolen; HPD Accused of Slow Response

Theft of Family Trailer and ATV

• 💡 A family in southeast Houston had their trailer and Can-Am side-by-side stolen from their home early Wednesday morning.
• 🚗 The thieves used a white pickup truck to tow the trailer, also damaging one of the family's cars during the getaway.
• 💰 The stolen items, including the trailer and side-by-side, are valued at approximately $10,000.

Frustration Over Security Measures

• 🔒 The family had installed heavy metal boots with spikes on the trailer tires, designed to pop if the trailer was driven away.
• 🧩 Despite these security measures, the thieves were still able to steal the trailer and ATV.

Concerns Over Police Response

• 📞 The mother reported the theft to the Houston Police Department (HPD) but claims she has not heard back.
• ⏳ She stated that autotheft investigators cited a 10-day wait to assign a detective due to staffing issues, even though a tracking device is on the stolen vehicles.
• 📣 KHOU stepped in to investigate after the family felt their case was not being prioritized by HPD.
• 💔 The loss is particularly hard as the ATV, nicknamed "Bluey," was a favorite pastime for the family's two daughters.