Drive-thru robbery in rural Mission leads to pursuit in Edinburg

MISSION, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office is investigating a drive-thru robbery that happened over the weekend in rural Mission.

Deputies responded to the robbery at 10:14 p.m. on Saturday at Doffin Road and 5 Mile Road.

A preliminary investigation determined the suspect stole a cell phone from the victim and drove off from the scene in a black Cadillac.

While on patrol, deputies located the black Cadillac hours after it was stolen at approximately 1:51 a.m. Sunday.

Deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop, but the driver refused, leading to a car chase.

With the help of the Texas Department of Public Safety, the chase ended near U.S. Highway 281 and Trenton Road in Edinburg.

Authorities identified the driver as a 29-year-old man.

The driver was taken into custody, where he is expected to face multiple charges, which include robbery and evading arrest.

This is an ongoing investigation.

Anyone with additional information on this case is encouraged to contact the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office at (956) 383-8114 or the Hidalgo County Crime Stoppers at (956) 668-TIPS (8477)