Suspect steals $15,000 worth of tools in Harris County

Suspect arrested for theft of tools/Harris Co Sheriff

The Harris County Sheriff’s office announced an arrest has been made for the theft of tools valued at $15,000. On December 8, 2025, deputies responded to a theft report from a business in the Waverly Hall community. $15,000 worth of tools were stolen overnight. The case was forwarded to Criminal Investigations Division for follow-up.

On December 12, 2025, investigators arrested Jerry Lee Nestor of Columbus. The 34-year-old Nestor was charged with felony theft by taking, possession of a controlled substance and a parole violation. Nestor is booked at the Harris County Jail pending his first court appearance.