UPS Driver caught trying to steal packages near Tomball, according to Constable

Gilbert Good, 19, was caught by a UPS security manager placing packages in his car that were meant to be delivered on his route Dec. 12, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office. Gilbert Good, 19, was caught by a UPS security manager placing packages in his car that were meant to be delivered on his route Dec. 12, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office. Photo: Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office Photo: Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office Image 1 of / 12 Caption Close UPS Driver caught trying to steal packages near Tomball, according to Constable 1 / 12 Back to Gallery

A Houston-area UPS driver is behind bars Thursday after being caught stealing packages from customers, police said.

Gilbert Good, 19, was caught by a UPS security manager placing packages in his car that were meant to be delivered on his route Dec. 12, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office. The incident took place in the 24700 block of Tomball Parkway.

The manager also overheard Good talking on the phone about robbing his delivery customers before Christmas, authorities said.

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The manager confronted Good, who allegedly admitted to the theft but fled the business before police could arrive. Detectives filed a theft warrant for his arrest, which was executed Wednesday.

He was also arrested on open aggravated robbery warrants, authorities said.

He's in the Harris County Jail with a $20,500 bail amount.

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