san antonio tx, August 27, 2025
News Summary
A man with a history of theft arrests was taken into custody in connection with the theft of a welding machine from a property in northern Atascosa County. Antone Sinclair Shannon was apprehended in San Antonio after a collaborative investigation led to the recovery of the stolen equipment. He is currently held at the Bexar County Jail awaiting transfer to Atascosa County to face felony charges. This recent incident adds to his prior record of property crimes, including a notorious theft of a live shark in 2018.
San Antonio — A man with a history of theft arrests was taken into custody in August 2025 in connection with a recent property crime in northern Atascosa County and is now being held at the Bexar County Jail pending transfer to face a felony theft charge.
Key developments
Antone Sinclair Shannon was arrested in north San Antonio after an investigation linked him to the theft of a welding machine from a property in northern Atascosa County. Investigators recovered the stolen welding machine following coordination between local investigators and the Bandera County Sheriff’s Office. Shannon is currently detained at the Bexar County Jail while authorities arrange transport to Atascosa County to process the latest felony theft charge.
How the case unfolded
Local law enforcement opened an investigation after a reported property theft in northern Atascosa County that involved the disappearance of a welding machine. During the investigation, officers identified evidence linking Shannon to the theft. The stolen welding machine was located and retrieved through cooperative work between the investigating agency and the Bandera County Sheriff’s Office. Following recovery of the property, Austin-area law enforcement located and arrested Shannon in north San Antonio in August 2025. He remains in custody pending transfer to face charges in Atascosa County.
Prior related arrests and recent history
Shannon has a documented history of arrests for property crimes. In 2018, he was arrested in connection with the theft of a live shark from a San Antonio aquarium. Surveillance footage from that incident showed Shannon and two accomplices taking the animal, wrapping it in a blanket, and moving it in a baby stroller. At the time, aquarium staff were unable to stop the suspects as they left the facility.
In June 2025, Shannon was arrested on allegations that he stole an antique tractor and was also charged in connection with the theft of a boat that same night. He posted bond shortly after the June arrest and was released. The August 2025 arrest for the welding machine theft represents the most recent action in an ongoing pattern of property crime allegations tied to him.
Charges and custody status
Shannon faces a felony theft charge in Atascosa County related to the welding machine theft. He is held in Bexar County Jail awaiting transport to Atascosa County for formal processing. Details about potential additional charges, scheduled court dates, or bail amounts in the new case were not provided in the available information.
Investigation and interagency cooperation
Law enforcement agencies involved in the investigation used surveillance evidence and interagency communication to track and recover the stolen welding machine. The recovery was credited to coordination between the investigating jurisdiction and the Bandera County Sheriff’s Office, which assisted in locating the property prior to Shannon’s arrest in north San Antonio.
Context and public interest
Property crimes including theft of equipment, vehicles, and other items frequently involve investigations that span multiple jurisdictions when stolen items are moved across county lines. This case highlights how recovered property and interagency cooperation can lead to arrests and pending formal charges. The suspect’s prior arrests, including an unusual 2018 theft of a live shark from an aquarium, have drawn public attention to the sequence of incidents connected to him.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Suspect | Antone Sinclair Shannon |
| Recent charge | Felony theft (welding machine) — Atascosa County |
| Arrest location | North San Antonio (August 2025) |
| Property recovered | Welding machine (recovered with Bandera County Sheriff’s Office assistance) |
| Custody status | Held at Bexar County Jail awaiting transport to Atascosa County |
| Notable prior incidents | 2018 live shark theft from a San Antonio aquarium; June 2025 thefts of an antique tractor and a boat |
Timeline
| Date | Event | Status / Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Theft of a live shark from a San Antonio aquarium; surveillance footage shows suspects leaving with the shark in a stroller | Arrest recorded in 2018; aquarium staff were unable to stop suspects at that time |
| June 2025 | Arrested for alleged theft of an antique tractor; also charged in connection with the theft of a boat that same night | Charged; bonded out shortly after arrest |
| August 2025 | Arrested in north San Antonio linked to theft of a welding machine from northern Atascosa County | Stolen welding machine recovered; held at Bexar County Jail pending transfer to Atascosa County |
Simple statistics and visual summary
FAQ
Who was arrested?
Antone Sinclair Shannon was arrested in north San Antonio in August 2025 in connection with a theft in northern Atascosa County.
What was stolen?
A welding machine was reported stolen from a property in northern Atascosa County; the welding machine was later recovered.
Where is the suspect being held?
Shannon is being held at the Bexar County Jail while awaiting transport to Atascosa County to face a felony theft charge.
Was the stolen welding machine recovered?
Yes. The welding machine was recovered after coordination between investigators and the Bandera County Sheriff’s Office.
What other incidents has the suspect been linked to?
Shannon was previously arrested in 2018 for the theft of a live shark from a San Antonio aquarium and was arrested in June 2025 on allegations involving the theft of an antique tractor and a boat.
Has Shannon been formally charged in Atascosa County yet?
He faces a felony theft charge in Atascosa County and is awaiting transport for processing; further court details were not provided in available information.
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