State DPS and Del Rio Police Arrest Alleged Tractor Supply Thief

David Anthony Bejerano, 43, of Del Rio, was arrested after a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper located a gray pickup truck linked to a reported theft at the Tractor Supply store near East 2nd Street and Avenue H. The stop and subsequent vehicle search recovered stolen merchandise and a syringe containing a liquid that police said was later tested and confirmed positive for methamphetamine.

Police said an employee at the Tractor Supply Co. reported that a male suspect had stolen multiple items and was seen running from the store into a gray pickup and leaving the area. The trooper located the vehicle and conducted an investigatory stop, detaining Bejerano at the scene. Officers found the stolen goods on Bejerano and recovered the property, valued at approximately $300, which was returned to the business.

Bejerano was arrested for Theft of Property and Possession of a Controlled Substance. A criminal history check revealed Bejerano had prior theft convictions, which enhanced the theft charge to a felony offense. No names of arresting officers or troopers were released in the department statement, and the police account did not list vehicle registration, a detailed inventory of stolen items, or booking information.

The case underscores the ongoing pressure retail losses place on local stores and the role of coordinated state and local enforcement in small border communities. Tractor Supply and similar retailers can be vulnerable to relatively low-value thefts that accumulate into meaningful losses; in this case, prompt reporting by a store employee and the presence of a DPS trooper in the area led to a quick resolution and recovery of property.

For residents, the arrest highlights two community concerns: shoplifting and drug possession. Police recovered the items and removed a syringe containing an illegal substance from circulation, actions that local business owners and customers often cite as priorities for safety and quality of life. The joint response by the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Del Rio Police Department also illustrates routine cooperation that helps keep public spaces secure.

The arrest will proceed through the local criminal process. Residents seeking further information can contact Del Rio Police Department public affairs for updates on charges and court dates as they become available. In the meantime, businesses are reminded that timely reporting to officers and visible deterrence measures can be effective in preventing and resolving incidents like this.