Police in Victoria, TX, have arrested three vending machine robbers believed to be responsible for more than 19 burglaries in the town. A police news release revealed that on Feb. 22 the Victoria Police Department’s 911 Center received a call in reference to subjects who were tampering with a coin operated machine.
Officers responded and saw the men meddling with a vending machine. The Victoria Advocate reports that the machine was damaged in the incident.
William Lutes, 35, was detained on scene.
Amengol Saenz, 52, fled on foot; officers gave pursuit and apprehended him.
The third subject, Martin Serna, 28, was inside a Chrysler Sebring when officers arrived. Serna fled from police in the vehicle. A short vehicle pursuit ensued but VPD officers along with the assistance of the Victoria County Sheriff’s Office captured Serna.
All three subjects were arrested and charged with burglary of a coin operated/collection machine.
