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Harris County Treasurer Carla Wyatt Charged With Burglary of a Motor Vehicle

The elected official is free on bond pending a scheduled court appearance.

Overview

  • Harris County court records show Wyatt was arrested Saturday and charged with misdemeanor burglary of a motor vehicle linked to a car owned by Aura Tamayac.
  • She was released on bond Sunday and is due in Harris County criminal court on Friday.
  • ABC13 reported surveillance video shows Wyatt entering an unlocked minivan as the owners told police they did not know her.
  • A representative for the treasurer’s office declined to comment, and prosecutors said they would not discuss the pending case.
  • Wyatt previously entered a pretrial diversion in a 2023 DWI case, with past reporting noting alleged bond and ignition‑interlock violations as context.