Harris County deputies seek tips to identify credit card abuse suspect

Harris County Precinct 4 deputies have released surveillance photos in a credit card abuse case and are asking North Harris County residents to help identify the suspect. The C4 NOW app lets users report crimes, submit information and get public safety updates, but it is not meant for emergencies.

The Precinct 4 Constable’s Office is led by Constable Mark Herman, who was appointed on May 19, 2015 and elected to a third four-year term in 2024. The office is the largest constable’s office in the United States, with an annual budget of nearly $103 million and more than 670 sworn deputies and civilian employees supporting operations across Harris County.

The Criminal Investigations Division handles theft and property crimes through its Special Contract Support Unit, which reviews information and evidence, conducts surveillance, interviews witnesses and seeks search warrants when needed. That unit has handled prior Precinct 4 credit-card abuse cases in which suspects were caught on cameras at local stores and identified by clothing, height, weight and vehicle details.

Residents who recognize the suspect or know anything about the case can submit tips through C4 NOW or call the Precinct 4 dispatch line at 281-376-3472. The precinct’s headquarters and records division are at 6831 Cypresswood Dr. in Spring, Texas 77379.

Nearby residents can also help protect themselves from similar thefts by checking recent card statements, turning on purchase alerts, covering PIN entry at checkout and reporting any unauthorized charges quickly to their bank. In one 2025 Precinct 4 case, unauthorized Home Depot purchases tied to a stolen card totaled more than $945.