Aransas Pass Police Department

ARANSAS PASS (News Release) - Just after 2 pm, on April 2, 2022, Aransas Pass Officers were sent to the Army-Navy Store located in the 400 Blk. of S. Commercial St. for a robbery in progress. While the officers were en route, they were told to be on the lookout for a black GMC truck displaying a specific license plate. Officers quickly located the truck and attempted to pull it over. Instead, a vehicle pursuit ensued.

The on-duty sergeant pursued the vehicle while the driver, Luis Aguirre III, continued to drive recklessly in his effort to escape capture. Seizing an opportunity, the sergeant carried out the pursuit intervention technique (PIT) at the intersection of FM 1069 and HWY 35. The PIT was successful, and the pursuit was brought to an end. Both Luis Aguirre III and his passenger, Francisco Zuniga Jr. were arrested.

The two were charged with felony theft for taking over $2,700 worth of clothing. Aguirre was charged with felony theft and felony fleeing in a motor vehicle. Zuniga was charged with felony theft and evading arrest.

Zuniga was found to be in violation of the terms of his prison release.