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Man suspected of trying to steal coins from machines across Harris County

The suspect is seen on camera using a cutting torch to access a machine in Crosby, according to the constable.

CROSBY, Texas — A suspected thief in several cases around Houston and Harris County used a cutting torch to access a coin-operated machine at a Crosby car wash, according to the Pct. 3 constable.

Michael Romesburg was arrested after being caught on surveillance camera using the cutting torch, Pct. 3 Constable Sherman Eagleton said.

Credit: Harris County
Michael Romesburg is charged with burglary of a coin machine. He was also booked for an open felony larceny charge and two additional misdemeanor warrants for burglary of a coin operated machine.

Investigators with Pct. 6 helped track Romesburg to an area hotel where he was taken into a custody. He is charged with burglary of a coin machine.

Romesburg was also booked for an open felony larceny charge and two additional misdemeanor warrants for burglary of a coin operated machine.

Credit: Harris County
A man was arrested after Harris County investigators say he tried to break into a coin-operated machine in Crosby.
Credit: Harris County
A man is suspected of breaking into coin-operated machines around Harris County.
Credit: Harris County
A suspect is in custody after investigators say he tried to break into a coin-operated machine at a car wash in Crosby.

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