Two suspects wanted in connection with a vehicle theft in Shelby County, Texas, were taken into custody Wednesday morning with the assistance of the DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office (DPSO).

On August 13, 2025, Shelby County Sheriff’s Office contacted DPSO for assistance in locating the pair, who had allegedly stolen a vehicle the night before. Before DeSoto deputies arrived, Shelby County deputies apprehended one male suspect who had fled on foot.

Shortly after arriving at the scene, DeSoto deputies learned of a possible location for the second suspect. Working with Shelby County deputies, they proceeded to a nearby residence where the second suspect was taken into custody without incident.

During the investigation, authorities discovered that one of the suspects had been seen on security footage wearing a backpack prior to his arrest. When apprehended, the suspect no longer had the pack, leading deputies to believe it had been discarded somewhere between Highway 2787 and the train trestle at the river’s edge.

DPSO K-9 handlers McCoy, Pearah, and Martinez deployed K-9 Cholo to track the suspect’s route, while Patrol Deputy Emily Henderson provided drone support. Following a brief search of the railroad tracks and surrounding wooded area, K-9 Cholo successfully located the missing backpack. Inside, deputies found suspected narcotics.

Since DPSO was assisting Shelby County in the case, any suspect information or charges will be released by the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office.