Wanted career thief suspected of stealing again hours after posting bond

The Brief

  • Carl Torrance has had over 20 felony theft charges and was convicted of half of them.
  • Police say Torrence is currently wanted for allegedly stealing hours after bonding out of jail.
  • Crime Stoppers statistics say more than 100 defendants were charged with five or more felonies in 2025.

HOUSTON – Carl Torrence is a good example of someone who will walk into a store, grab what they want, and leave without paying for anything.

Breaking Bond: Career thief wanted again

The backstory:

Torrence’s criminal history goes back to 2018.

Since 2021, he’s had a total of 21 felony theft charges; 11 ended in convictions. He got nine of those charges last year.…

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