A man who made headlines after the theft of a live shark from the San Antonio aquarium is now facing charges in connection with a string of new crimes.

Antone Shannon, 45, who was also known as Anthony Shannon, was arrested in Atascosa County this week for the second time recently.

According to Sheriff Jake Guerra, Shannon was arrested on theft charges in June, accused of stealing a tractor and boat.

His arrest Tuesday was related to the theft of a welder, which was taken around the same time as the other items.

“I think this individual’s been coming in here routinely, leaving Bexar County, coming into here in Atascosa and looking for easy targets,” Guerra said. “The investigation is ongoing, but I think there’s probably going to be more.”

Guerra said criminals mistakenly believe that

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