Brazos County duo accused of stealing mail, bank cards over the course of 2 years
BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas (KBTX) – College Station police (CSPD) arrested two people Tuesday when authorities said stolen bank cards and hundreds of pieces of mail were found on the suspects.
After responding to a call about a suspicious car from a gas station employee, CSPD arrived to the Chevron on FM 158 to find Tarah Hill, 33, of Bryan and Cody Polanco, 24, of Katy asleep inside.
During a search of the vehicle officers reported finding hundreds of pieces of mail not belonging to neither Hill nor Polanco, 19 bank cards, marijuana and controlled substances, and more than $12,600 in cash.
After being arrested Hill admitted the couple stole mail for the last two years, by manufacturing their own keys and breaking into mailboxes.
Both were placed into custody of the Brazos County Jail, and both are facing multiple charges including Debit/ Credit Card Abuse and more.
Hill is being held on bonds totaling $48,000, and Polanco is in facing bonds set at $59,000.
