Stolen RV Trailers Recovered Quickly by Texas Police

College Station RV vendor grateful for swift action by local law enforcement.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:49am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a trailer hitch, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, creating a stark, gritty, investigative aesthetic.The recovery of stolen RV trailers underscores the importance of coordinated law enforcement efforts to combat property crimes that impact local businesses.College Station Today

Two high-value RV trailers worth nearly $200,000 were stolen overnight from an RV dealership in College Station, Texas. However, within just 12 hours, the College Station Police Department and the Porter Police Department were able to locate and recover the stolen trailers, along with other stolen property found at a lot in Montgomery County.

Why it matters

Trailer thefts can be a major problem for RV dealers, causing significant financial losses. The quick response and coordination between the College Station and Porter police departments demonstrates effective law enforcement work to address property crimes in the local community.

The details

The RV Station in College Station had two large, expensive RV trailers stolen from their lot overnight. The sales manager noted that it took skill to hitch and tow away the trailers, which were not small units. After being notified of the theft, police were able to track down and recover the stolen RV trailers, as well as uncover additional stolen property at a lot in Montgomery County as part of the ongoing investigation.

  • The theft occurred overnight on April 9, 2026.
  • The stolen trailers were recovered by police within 12 hours on April 10, 2026.

The players

RV Station

An RV dealership located in College Station, Texas that had two high-value trailers stolen from its lot.

College Station Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that responded to the theft report and worked with the Porter Police Department to locate and recover the stolen RV trailers.

Porter Police Department

A neighboring police department that assisted the College Station Police Department in recovering the stolen RV trailers.

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What they’re saying

“They weren't little trailers; they actually took some talent to pull them out of where they were parked and take them down the road.”

— Renae Ballard, Sales Manager, RV Station

“We work conjunctively with all these agencies, and once these reports are made, they're going to have identifying numbers, VINs.”

— Officer David Simmons, College Station Police Department

What’s next

The investigation into the thefts is still ongoing, and the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office has been contacted for more information.

The takeaway

The swift recovery of the stolen RV trailers by the College Station and Porter police departments demonstrates effective coordination and responsiveness by local law enforcement to address property crimes that can significantly impact small businesses like RV dealerships.