MPD: Man wanted for theft of welding machine

Justin Rhys Scepanski (Source: McAllen Police Department press release)

by: Mia Morales

Posted: Aug 8, 2023 / 04:38 PM CDT

Updated: Aug 8, 2023 / 04:38 PM CDT

MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The McAllen Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted for theft.

At 9:48 a.m. on July 22, police received a call about a welding machine being stolen at the 1400 block of South 23rd St.

The suspect was identified as Justin Rhys Scepanski, 32, and McAllen police issued a warrant for his arrest.

Scepanski is described as a 6-foot-tall, 170-pound man with brown hair and hazel eyes.

Anyone with information on Scepanski’s whereabouts is asked to contact the McAllen Crime Stoppers at (956) 687-TIPS (8477).

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