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OPD searching for man with felony warrant for theft
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· July 10, 2026
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Key points He allegedly stole a significant amount of money from the Odessa Housing Authority. Andres Laabs, 42, was wanted for theft.
The Odessa Police Department had been searching for a man with a felony warrant. Andres Laabs, 42, was wanted for theft. He allegedly stole a significant amount of money from the Odessa Housing Authority.
Laabs was believed to possibly be in the Midland area. The police department encouraged anyone with information about his whereabouts to come forward. People could contact the Odessa Police Department or Odessa Crime Stoppers to provide information.
Laabs was later arrested in Midland. The Odessa Police Department thanked the public for their help in the investigation. For more details about the case, readers can refer to the original news release from the Odessa Police Department.
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Category: safety Published: July 10, 2026 Source: Odessa American (oaoa.com) Reading time: 1 min
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