Reward offered in case of stolen Porsche found burned

A silver-colored 2006 Porsche Cayenne was found burning in a wooded area in the 1200 block of Pearland Parkway back on June 15.

  PEARLAND, TX (KTRK) -- A reward is being offered for information that leads to the arrest and prosecution of a suspect or suspects after a luxury vehicle was found burning in a wooded field in Pearland last week.

Back on June 15 at around 6:20am, the silver-colored 2006 Porsche Cayenne was found burning in a wooded area in the 1200 block of Pearland Parkway. Investigators say the vehicle's owner reported that it was stolen from the parking lot of a business at 10555 Pearland Parkway.

Officials believe the vehicle was stolen between 4am and 6am that morning.

The Pearland Fire Marshal's Office is offering a $1,000 reward in the case. If you know anything about the reported theft and fire, contact them at 281-651-1954.

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Live stream offered of historic tree to be moved

  LEAGUE CITY, TX (KTRK) -- A piece of League City history on the move and now you can watch its progress live.

A century old League City tree was in danger of being cut down to make room for improvements to Louisiana Avenue. Instead, city leaders hired landscaping experts to unearth the giant oak and move it to another location. Last week, we showed you how crews were prepping the tree for the big move, now you can watch the process online.

League City posted a live stream on its website. The tree isn't scheduled to be moved until June 5 but there is plenty more to do before it's moved. You can check in on its progress anytime online.

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Reward offered in case of vandalism of Pearland ISD's The Rig football field

  PEARLAND, TX (KTRK) -- A reward is now being offered for information leading police to the persons responsible for damaging the football field at the 'The Rig' in Pearland.

On Monday evening, vandals hit tore up Pearland High School's field at the stadium near Pearland Parkway and South Main Street. A soccer coach arrived Tuesday morning and found the field turf cut in the middle of the field.

The dollar amount of the damage done is not known, Pearland police say, but could easily be in the thousands of dollars.

Police are investigating the vandalism. They will look at video from security cameras around the stadium.

A private citizen is offering a $1,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the subjects responsible.

Anyone with information is asked to call Det. Jernigan at 281-997-4144 or Brazoria County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-460-2222.

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Increased reward of $30,000 offered in case of brutal assault of elderly man

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- It's been more than five months since an 84-year-old man was brutally beaten and robbed inside his home in Midtown. He is still in the hospital and the suspect or suspects who did it are still at large.

Crime Stoppers has upped the reward for information leading to an arrest to $30,000. On Tuesday, friends, family and investigators came forward to ask for any new information in the beating and robbery that has that elderly Houston man still fighting for his life.

The beating and robbery happened in the 3400 block of Roseland Street in Houston almost six months ago, on the evening of November 15, 2011.

"I can't tell you the emotional effect it's had not only on his family, but his friends," said friend William B. Boyd.

The victim, Roland Suiter, who goes by "Darby," is still in the hospital, fighting for his life.

"We're really angry about this. Darby Suiter did not deserve it," said Boyd.

Friends, family and police came together at a Crime Stoppers news conference to ask for information. Investigators believe someone who knew Suiter committed the crime.

"Investigators believe that the incident was a result of a person or persons knowing that Mr. Darby kept a large amount of cash in his residence," said HPD Sgt. Darrell Defee.

Suiter, who served in the US Navy as a musician in the Fleet City Orchestra, made his mark on Houston as a lawyer and as a real estate investor so successful that a street in Pasadena is named after him.

"Suiter Way is named after Darby Suiter because he developed the properties there," Boyd said.

But despite Suiter's high profile, his attacker has yet to be found and Suiter's family and friends are struggling.

"His relatives were constantly coming down here from Ohio to be with him, to care for him. His friend who have full time jobs are taking care of him," said Boyd.

Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect is asked to contact Crime Stoppers of Houston at 713-222-TIPS (8477).

Crime Stoppers will pay up to $30,000 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.

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Reward offered after Pecan Grove golf course vandalized

According to investigators with the Ft. Bend County Sheriff's Office, vandals broke into a facility at the Pecan Grove Country Club and drove carts around the course, including some they left in ponds.

  RICHMOND, TX (KTRK) -- Ft. Bend County Sheriff's Office investigators and Crime Stoppers are asking for the public's help to find out who vandalized a golf course.

Deputies were called out to the Pecan Grove Country Club on January 9 after someone had broken into the club's golf cart facility. As many as six golf carts were driven into the club's pond. According to employees at the club, they were visible until heavy rains that day, after which they were completely submerged.

Investigators say 18 other carts and a beverage cart were parked at various locations around the golf course, including some parked on the greens.

Damage to the carts and facility range between $80,000 and $90,000.

If you have information on who maybe be behind this felony criminal mischief, you're asked to call the Ft. Bend County Sheriff's Office at 281-341-4665 or Ft. Bend County Crime Stoppers at 281-342-TIPS (8477). All calls to Crime Stoppers are anonymous and you could earn an award of up to $5,000.

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