Arrests Made In Multiple Vehicle Burglaries In Dripping Springs

On November 25, 2020, at approximately 2:30 AM, Hays County deputies responded to a Burglary of a Vehicle call in the Belterra subdivision in Dripping Springs.

The caller observed a person attempting to gain entry into their vehicles and provided a clothing description of the suspect and a description of the vehicle driven by the suspects.

Once deputies arrived in the area, a truck was observed leaving a driveway in the area of the reported burglary. When deputies initiated a traffic stop, the driver fled, and a pursuit ensued. The driver eventually came to a stop and fled on foot.

A juvenile passenger, fitting the clothing description provided by the original caller, was taken into custody, and the truck was found to be stolen from the area. The juvenile was charged with numerous counts of burglary of a vehicle, theft, and possession of marijuana.

While deputies were conducting the investigation, patrol supervisors observed a car leaving the area that fit the description provided by the original caller.

They were able to stop this vehicle without incident. Probable cause was developed, and the car was searched.

During the search, items were located in the vehicle that were determined to have been stolen in vehicle burglaries in the vicinity.

The driver of this vehicle was identified as Dominic Limas, DOB: 03/26/2003.

Limas was arrested and charged with numerous counts of burglary of a vehicle and possession of marijuana.

A third suspect was involved; however, he has yet to be identified. This investigation is still ongoing and more charges may be added.

Hays County Sheriff Gary Cutler is very proud of the men and women patrolling Hays County streets 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Sheriff Cutler wants to remind residents to ensure your vehicles and homes are locked at all times. Most vehicle burglaries occur when cars are left unlocked.

If residents have information regarding this event, contact Detective Brian Carpenter at the Hays County Sheriff’s Office by calling 512-393-7896 or 512-393-7814, or email at brian.carpenter@co.hays.tx.us.

Residents can also contact Crime Stoppers anonymously by calling 1-800-324-8466 or submit their information online to Tip Line P3tips.com as well as submit a tip on the new Hays County Sheriff’s Office App.