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Hundreds of guns stolen in professional burglaries

  HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Nearly 300 guns have been stolen from more than half a dozen pawn shops over the past several weeks, and authorities believe the burglaries are connected.

Last week, an accused trio of robbers was arrested in north Harris County -- Guillermo Andersen, Christian Carbajal and Jesus Rendon -- all allegedly caught on the roof and in the act of breaking into Jim Fullerton's pawnshop. Precinct 4 deputies responded.

"They go up on the roof and the three guys are just laying down up there and hoping for the best... trying to be as flat as possible," said Fullerton.

What gives the arrests added importance is a rash of pawn shop burglaries over the past six weeks and what was taken.

One burglary happened in Bryan, another in West Columbia and six in north Houston and Harris County. Combined 274 firearms were stolen. The ATF believes the three suspects arrested are part of a larger group and they're not believed to be beginners.

"This is an organized group without a doubt and we can back that up with our investigation," said Lt. Jeff Stauber with the Harris County Sheriff's Office.

"They are not smash and grabs. These guys are organized. They are watching federal firearms licensees. Therefore licensees need to make sure cameras are operational, security systems up to date. We request public's assistance in recovering these guns," said ATF Special Agent in Charge Gary Orchowski.

Some of the surveillance video was released Thursday. The suspects wear masks, bring their own equipment to bring in through the roofs. The box truck and minivan have no visible license plates.

Gun thefts are not unusual in Texas, but 131 guns taken from one store is. And then there's this.

"Nearly 50 percent of all weapon are recovered within 25 miles of where they were taken. And again we have recovered only one firearm," said Orchowski.

That gun was recovered out of state. That means 273 other weapons are in circulation -- either out of state, country or here in Houston.

"There's a lot of weapons out there. In Harris County, we don't like stolen weapons on the street. So we need to get these things recovered," said Lt. Stauber.

In a couple of cases where the burglars couldn't get the guns, they took electronics and jewelry. But the immediate concern is the guns.

The agents and the deputies say they don't know where these stolen guns are and what they're being used for.

The three suspects in custody are facing organized crime and burglary charges. Detectives and federal agents believe four more suspects are out there, and that they will strike again.

Crime Stoppers will pay up to $5,000 for any information called in to the 713-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online at www.crime-stoppers.org that leads to the filing of felony charges or arrest of the suspect(s) in this case. Tips can also be sent by text message. Text TIP610 plus your tip to CRIMES (274637). All tipsters remain anonymous.

This story was brought to you through our partnership with Houston Community Newspapers. You can read more about the gun thefts in The Spring Observer.

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Homes wanted for professional baseball players

  SUGAR LAND, TX (KTRK) -- The Sugar Land Skeeters are currently seeking community members that are interested in becoming a host family for a Skeeters player during the Inaugural 2012 baseball season.

"Our host family program is extremely important to the entire baseball operation," said Michael Kirk, Director of Baseball Operations. "By hosting a player, you give that player, who is otherwise many miles away from their home environment and loved ones, a sense of home during the course of a long season."

Hosting a player gives fans the opportunity to get involved with the Sugar Land Skeeters on a personal level, as one of the players will be an 'adopted member of the family' during his time in Sugar Land.

All that is required to be a host family is a private bedroom and use of a bathroom, washer/dryer and kitchen for a Skeeters player. Any other amenities provided will be greatly appreciated by the player.

"Many players have become like an extended member of our family," said Linda Davidson, a host family member of the York Revolution. "We have stayed in touch with many of the players. Year in and year out, hosting a player in the Atlantic League has been a positive experience for everyone involved."

For information about the Sugar Land Skeeters Host Family Program, contact Michael Kirk at 281-240-4565. Interested families can also send an email to hostfamily@SugarLandSkeeters.com.

The Sugar Land Skeeters minor league baseball team, led by Manager and former Major League All-Star Gary Gaetti, will play in the $35 million Constellation Field, which is being constructed by the City of Sugar Land and the Skeeters at the intersection of State Highway 6 and U.S. Highway 90A.

The Sugar Land Skeeters will play 70 regular season home games annually, starting with the 2012 season beginning on April 26.

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The Important Sporting Events That Take Place in Houston and Their Professional Sports Teams

Houston, Texas is big in every way; it is the biggest city in a state where people often refer to the slogan, "everything is bigger in Texas". Sports are no exception with Houston having professional teams in every sport except the NHL and have hosted some of the world's largest sporting events in the world right in this southern city according to a Houston 3PL warehouse company. Some of these huge events that have happened in Houston are Wrestle mania, MLB All Star game, US Men's clay court championships, LPGA Championships and the Super bowl two times. The facilities here are amazing and are top of the line with Houston having the first domed stadium ever seen in the world that surpassed the Houston public warehouse for indoor events. Houston also has the NFL's first retractable roof stadium called Reliant Stadium.

The major league baseball team in Houston is called the Houston Astros and they play at Minute maid Park that used to be known as Enron field. 2005 goes down as the Astros most successful season making it to the World Series against the Chicago White Sox. The team was originally known as the Colt.45's but changed when they moved into the first domed stadium called the Astrodome. This name was the reference to the importance the space program had in the city of Houston. After that move into the Astrodome, they renamed the team to the Houston Astros.

Football is a favorite sport in Texas and the professional team in Houston is the Houston Texans. They are a new team having started in only 2002 after the longtime Houston Oilers were purchased and moved to Tennessee. The newly formed Texans get to play in Reliant Stadium which is a great stadium with a retractable roof. This can be closed for poor weather or extreme heat which is common in this city. Gary Kubiak is the current head coach of the Houston Texans and the owner of the football organization is Bob McNair.

The professional basketball team in this city is called the Houston Rockets and was started in 1967 in San Diego and then moved to Houston four years later. The name refers to the space and the rocket programs in Houston. Two of the best players for the Houston rockets were Moses Malone who played for them in the late 70's and early 80's and Hakeem Olajuwon who played in the 90's both earning NBA MVP of the Year honors. Another notable player was the 7 foot 6 inch Chinese center, Yao Ming who became one of the most recognizable NBA players when he signed to be on the Houston Rockets in 2002.

The major league soccer team in Houston is called the Houston Dynamo and is the newest addition to the city's professional sports teams starting in 2005. Famous professional boxer, Oscar De la Hoya has part ownership in the team that plays at Robertson stadium located on the University of Houston campus and is planning on building their own soccer stadium currently.

Connor Sullivan recently stored the overstock from his store in a Houston public warehouse. He uses a Houston 3pl warehouse to pack and ship his merchandise across the country.

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