“A cowboy will spend $50 on a hat and $300 on boots before buying himself a proper coat.” So says a bit of Western wisdom. It may prove up in the Midland, Texas, area, where the case of the Western gear RV heist is playing out.
Midland Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000 cash reward for tips that help track down the fella responsible for a recent RV burglary with a distinctly Western twist.
$3,500 worth taken in Western gear RV heist
According to the Midland County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called out to the 1000 block of North County Road 1130 on May 23 to check into a reported break-in. Turns out, someone had slipped into a recreational vehicle a few days earlier—on May 19—and made off with some mighty pricey cowboy gear.
The thief got away with about three cowboy hats valued at $1,500, a pair of Tecovas boots worth around $2,000, and some other personal items. Sounds like the Western gear RV heist crook had a very specific dress code in mind.
Can you help rustle up justice?
Now, law enforcement is asking the public to help rustle up some justice. If you have a lead that helps make an arrest or clears the case, you could pocket a $1,000 reward from Crime Stoppers. But remember—only tips sent in through official Crime Stoppers channels count, and they have to result in action by the sheriff’s office.
The good news? You’ll stay completely anonymous. No caller ID, no names, no questions asked. If you know something, call 432-694-TIPS, use the P3 TIPS mobile app, or click here.
Whoever pulled off this Western gear RV heist walked away with some fancy duds. But with a little help from the folks in Midland, they might be walking straight into a pair of handcuffs.
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A thief is a thief no matter what they steal. IMHO “Hangem high”. I know the spelling is wrong but it is a movie idiom.
Thank you for sharing this interesting bit of news and the insight it gives on authentic Western-wear prices, Russ and Tina. I guess I’ll stick with work boots or running shoes and baseball-style caps. I am sure the price for a new one of each is far less than the price for one of the stolen hats. Have a great weekend and safe travels!