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McAllen Police Officers investigated the report of a burglary of a motor vehicle on January 27, 2026 in a business area of the 2200 block of South 10th Street. Various electronic and personal items were taken from an unoccupied Ford pickup. The continued investigation identified Chad Michael Mollish as the suspect in this case and linked Mollish to a second Burglary of Vehicle in the same area. Mollish was found to be in possession of an electronic vehicle programming tool and various stolen credit cards.
Chad Michael Mollish charge summary:
| Burglary of Vehicle, Class “A” Misdemeanor (2 counts) |
| Unlawful Use of a Criminal Instrument, State Jail Felony |
| Fraudulent Use or Possession of Identifying Information, State Jail Felony |
| Credit Card Abuse, State Jail Felony (6 counts) |
| Bonds total $160,000 combined |
Through multi-agency collaboration, Investigators determined Chad Michael Mollish is suspect to additional offenses within Cameron County and faces multiple charges related to the theft of motor vehicles. Mollish is suspected in Harlingen and Brownville, Texas for similar activity.
Anyone with information about these crimes is urged to call McAllen Crime Stoppers at (956) 687- 8477. You can remain anonymous. Information that leads to an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward. You may also submit an anonymous tip through the “P3 Tips” smart phone app.
