Duct-tape Bandits on the Loose
By: Lisa Carr
Updated: December 19, 2007
The search continues for two armed suspects who invaded a north Lubbock home, duct taped the victims to their bed and robbed them. It happened Tuesday morning in the 2800 Block of Dartmouth St. and police have made no arrests. Police say around 2:30 Tuesday morning, 49-year-old Cruz Castillo and 79-year-old Cleto Castillo were asleep in their bed. Suddenly, they woke up and found 2 hispanic suspects standing over them. They were both wearing masks and one had a baseball bat. The suspects used duct tape to bound the couple to their bed and also put tape over their mouths. Then, they instructed the couple to stare at the ceiling as they stole a large TV, computer, and cash; which adds up to thousands of dollars in stolen property. Mrs. Castillo says, "I just want everybody to be careful because things do happen. It's all right. The things they got. It's all right, but, I'm glad we're safe."
If you have any information on who carried out this crime please call Crimeline at 741-1000. You can remain anonymous.
