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A joint investigation between the Hays County Sheriff’s Office and the Kyle Police Department has led to the arrests of four suspects for multiple vehicle burglaries, vehicle thefts, thefts of firearms and credit/debit card abuse.
On Dec. 26, 2022, several suspects from Austin traveled to the Kyle/Buda area in Hays County and committed multiple burglaries and thefts, according to the HCSO.
Property stolen included firearms and credit/debit cards. Approximately 21 unlocked vehicles were burglarized, some of which were stolen due to keys being left inside. The vehicles were later recovered in Austin.
Two adults were identified in this spree and were arrested in Hays County for various criminal offenses: 17-year-old Eduardo Telule-Oviedo and 18-year-old Naomi Davis.
Two juvenile offenders were also charged but will not be identified, according to the HCSO.
On Jan. 4, Hays County deputies attempted to stop a silver SUV for speeding in the Dripping Springs area. The driver evaded deputies and was not located. The vehicle had been stolen out of Austin and was later determined to be used in another burglary spree involving an adult male and a juvenile female in Hays County. The male was later identified as Telule-Oviedo.
Telule-Oviedo was arrested for a total of 14 charges, including Burglary of a Vehicle (a Class A misdemeanor), Evading with a Motor Vehicle (a third-degree felony), Theft (a state jail felony) and Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity (a third-degree felony).
He received a $750 bond per charge for a total of $10,500.
Davis was arrested for a total of 10 charges, including Burglary of a Vehicle (a class A misdemeanor), Credit Card/Debit Card Abuse (a state jail felony), Theft of Firearm (a state jail felony) and Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity (a third-degree felony). She received a $500 bond per charge for a total of $5,000.
The Hays County Sheriff’s Office asked the community to be aware, lock vehicles and not leave firearms or keys inside.
Sheriff Gary Cutler said he would like to thank the deputies and detectives that worked tirelessly on the case, along with the community, specifically those that provided video evidence.
If you have information regarding this investigation, contact the HCSO at (512) 393-7896. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-324-TIPS, online to P3tips.com or on the HCSO app.
