A Texas man is accused of stealing more than $1,700 worth of brisket from multiple grocery stores across Central Texas during a weekend-long spree — a case that drew extra attention after police shared the arrest details on social media.
Armando Salazar, 51, of Baytown, was arrested on Dec. 6 and charged with theft under $2,500 with two or more previous convictions, according to police. He is being held on a $2,500 bond.
Authorities allege Salazar targeted several stores over the course of one weekend. Police said the incidents involved brisket taken from H-E-B and Walmart locations in Buda, along with stores in Manor and Austin…