Two Men Charged in Brownsville Pawn Shop Robbery After High-Speed Chase

Two Men Charged in Brownsville Pawn Shop Robbery After High-Speed Chase

Suspects Face Aggravated Assault and Firearm Theft Charges; Local Business Owners Concerned Over Crime Spike

Two men are in custody after being charged with the aggravated robbery of First Cash Pawn on Southmost Boulevard in Brownsville. The incident, which took place Thursday, ended in a dramatic high-speed chase and takedown on Boca Chica Boulevard.

The suspects have been identified as Ricardo Garza Jr., 19, and Oscar Rodarte, 22. According to Brownsville PD, both men face multiple felony charges including:

• Four counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon
• Theft of a firearm

Trooper PIT Maneuver Ends Chase

The suspects were arrested after a DPS trooper executed a PIT maneuver on their vehicle during their attempted getaway.

“I saw, I would say, five or six police or troopers driving down at a high rate of speed. As I was getting off at the exit at Boca Chica, I noticed that all the police were surrounding someone, and there was a guy on his knees with guns drawn on him,” said one witness.

Extensive Criminal Records and Outstanding Warrants

Brownsville police say both men have lengthy criminal histories:

• Oscar Rodarte is also wanted by San Benito PD for aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon.
• Ricardo Garza Jr. is wanted for theft and evading arrest.

Garza’s bond has been set at $530,000, while Rodarte’s is set at $270,000.

Business Owners Not Surprised

Local business owners in the area expressed frustration and concern over what they say is a growing pattern of crime.

“I once had a man who came in on Saturday to test drive a vehicle. Then he came again on Sunday, broke the lock to the fence, and stole the vehicle,” one business owner told Fox News.

Investigation Ongoing

Police have not yet disclosed what was stolen during the pawn shop robbery, stating the case is still under investigation.

📞 Anyone with information related to the case is urged to contact Brownsville Crime Stoppers at (956) 546-8477.

As the case develops, local law enforcement continues to crack down on violent crime and property thefts affecting businesses and residents across Brownsville.