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Suspect tied to business burglaries, stolen ATMs in south Bexar County, affidavit states
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Katrina Webber, Sal Salazar , KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 24, 2026
· 2 min read
Charges have been filed against a man in connection with a series of business burglaries last year in south Bexar County. Records show Mystkial Garcia-Alvear, 27, was already in jail in connection with a different string of burglaries when the new charges were filed. The latest crimes he is accus...
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Key takeaway Records show Mystkial Garcia-Alvear, 27, was already in jail in connection with a different string of burglaries when the new charges were filed.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The recent charges filed against Mystkial Garcia-Alvear in connection with a series of business burglaries in south Bexar County raise concerns about the vulnerability of local businesses to crime. The fact that the suspects were able to break into four businesses in one night by cutting locks with a saw suggests a lack of effective security measures in place. Hardip Singh, owner of Shady Oaks Groceries, has taken steps to upgrade security at his business, but this may not be feasible for all small business owners. The impact of these burglaries goes beyond the financial losses, as it can also affect the sense of safety and security in the community. With all three suspects facing charges in multiple burglaries, it will be important to watch how the cases are prosecuted and what measures are taken to prevent similar crimes in the future.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Charges have been filed against a man in connection with a series of business burglaries last year in south Bexar County. Records show Mystkial Garcia-Alvear, 27, was already in jail in connection with a different string of burglaries when the new charges were filed. The latest crimes he is accus...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 24, 2026 by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) and curated for The San Antonio readers.
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