Stolen Truck Tailgates Worth $20K Recovered in Harris County; 5 Unclaimed

Stolen Tailgate Recovery Operation

• 🎯 Precinct 4 Constables recovered over $20,000 worth of stolen truck tailgates from a home in West Harris County.
• 💡 Tips and surveillance video, including footage from a drone, led investigators to the suspect's residence.
• 🔍 A 19-year-old suspect, Samuel Worthy, is sought by law enforcement, with a warrant issued for his arrest.

Recovered Items and Value

• 📦 Investigators located eight tailgates at the house, some in the backyard and others inside the garage.
• 💰 The recovered tailgates are valued between a few hundred dollars on the low end to $6,000 each on the high end, depending on features.
• 🚗 The cost varies based on features like keyless entry or cameras, and the specific make and model of the truck.

Unclaimed Tailgates and Prevention

• ❓ Five tailgates remain unclaimed, and their owners are urged to come forward.
• 🔑 Since tailgates lack serial numbers, owners must provide their truck key to prove ownership.
• 💻 Thieves can easily sell stolen tailgates online through various internet platforms.
• 🛠️ Truck owners can prevent theft by parking close to walls or garages, using locks, and installing GPS trackers.