San Antonio Man Arrested for Alleged Warehouse Theft
Edward Joseph Hammonds Jr. was arrested in San Antonio after allegedly posing as a repairman and stealing approximately $40,000 worth of metal wires from an H-E-B warehouse on the Northeast Side.
San Antonio, TX, September 16, 2026 —
Edward Joseph Hammonds Jr. has been arrested in San Antonio in connection with the alleged theft of approximately $40,000 worth of metal wires from an H-E-B warehouse. The incident reportedly occurred on the Northeast Side of the city.
Authorities state that Hammonds Jr. is accused of posing as a repairman as part of the alleged scheme to gain access to the warehouse and steal the materials. The total value of the stolen metal wires is estimated to be around $40,000.
Details regarding the exact date of the arrest, the specific dates of the alleged theft, or the circumstances under which Hammonds Jr. was identified and apprehended were not provided in the available summary. The summary also did not specify the type of metal wires stolen or the immediate aftermath of the discovery of the theft. Information concerning any further investigation, potential accomplices, or court proceedings was also not available.
H-E-B is a major supermarket chain operating extensively in Texas. The Northeast Side of San Antonio is a significant commercial and residential area. The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected to be released by law enforcement officials as they become available. The contractor’s name was not provided. The permit status for the alleged repair work was not specified. The outcome of any inspections related to this incident was not detailed. Information regarding potential code violations or fines associated with the alleged activity was not disclosed.
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