Suspect Caught Within 30 Hours After Rash of Vehicle Burglaries in The Woodlands

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, South County Command, is crediting quick investigative work after more than twenty vehicles were targeted in early-morning burglaries across two apartment complexes in The Woodlands.

Around 1:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, deputies received multiple reports of Burglary of Motor Vehicles at 333 Holly Creek and 4545 South Panther Creek. The Woodlands Township Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) launched an immediate investigation and quickly identified a suspect vehicle connected to the offenses.

Within 10 hours, CRU deputies identified the suspect as Cornelius Graves and obtained an arrest warrant. The following morning, on Thursday, November 20, around 8:30 a.m., Graves was located in Harris County and taken into custody with assistance from the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office. The arrest came roughly 30 hours after the first reports were made. Deputies also recovered multiple items believed to have been stolen during the break-ins and are working to return them to their owners.

According to investigators, Graves has an extensive criminal history, including prior charges for Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon by a Felon, multiple Possession of a Controlled Substance charges, and other offenses. He is also a documented gang member with the Houston Police Department.

A total of 23 reports of Burglary of Motor Vehicle and Criminal Mischief were filed in connection with the case. The investigation remains ongoing as deputies continue processing recovered property and following up with victims.