A Corpus Christi man is headed to federal prison for robbing two vape shops and leading police on a high-speed chase.
On July 9, 2024, Jose Rodriguez and Alex Espinosa walked into a Vape City store on Ayers St. and demanded money from the registers. Police said Rodriguez also pointed a firearm at employees while demanding cash and their cell phones before leaving the scene. Later that night, both men robbed a second Vape City location in Calallen.
Law enforcement identified Rodriguez’s vehicle leaving the scene of the second robbery and attempted to stop him, but he quickly drove off, leading them on a chase for roughly 20 miles at speeds more than 100 mph. Rodriguez eventually drove to his home, where both men left the vehicle and attempted to run away, but they were quickly taken into custody…