Suspect tied to business burglaries, stolen ATMs in south Bexar County, affidavit states

July 24, 2026 - 03:18

The affidavit details a pattern of break-ins where suspects forced entry into commercial buildings, often making off with cash registers and ATMs. Investigators say they connected Garcia-Alvear to the crimes through surveillance footage, witness statements, and forensic evidence. One incident involved a stolen ATM that was later found abandoned in a rural area, its cash compartment pried open.

Sheriff's deputies arrested Garcia-Alvear earlier this week. He now faces multiple charges, including burglary of a building and theft of property. Court records show he is being held on a combined bond of over $100,000. Investigators are still searching for other suspects believed to be involved in the ring. The affidavit did not specify how many businesses were hit or the total amount of cash stolen, but authorities described the losses as significant for the local owners. Garcia-Alvear's next court appearance is scheduled for late April.