A homeowner in the 100 block of East River Oaks in Early arrived home August 19 at approximately 2:30 p.m. to find a vehicle parked in their driveway. When the homeowner got out to investigate, a white male exited the homeowner’s house and began walking toward the car and got in. The victim questioned the individual about who he was and what he was doing. The suspect gave a name which later proved to be false and stated he was supposed to meet a girl at that location. The suspect got into to vehicle and began to drive away, backing up until the car touched the victim and then sped out through the yard.

The vehicle was described as an older model gray Ford Escort with Texas License plate FXN 2017. The suspect was described as a white male with short dark hair and a light goatee with tattoos on his forearms. The vehicle information was broadcast to all surrounding areas but the vehicle was not located. The homeowner learned that a handgun had been taken from inside the home. The suspect possibly got scared away when the homeowner arrived.

It was later learned the vehicle had changed owners several times and had not been re-registered. The investigation is continuing and a person of interest has been identified.