Crime of the Week

7-6-20

 Assault on Public Servant - APD - 20-510830

On July 4th at 10:12 PM, APD officers were dispatched to the area of Hamlet Park originally on shots fired.  When the first officer arrived, a mortar shell was shot through his open driver side window. The firework exploded on the officer causing injuries to his upper and lower body and damaging the interior of the vehicle. Other officers responded but could not locate the suspect due to the large number of fireworks being shot at them by the crowd. The injured officer was transported to a local area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Officers witnessed multiple people at the park filming this incident with their cell phones.  Evidence later found at the scene supported the original shots fired call.  Amarillo Crime Stoppers board of directors and other anonymous donors have increased the reward in this case to $3,300.  If you have any information on this crime or know who the suspects are, call Amarillo Crime Stoppers at 806-374-4400.  You can also submit an anonymous tip online at amapolice.org or by using the P3 Tips App.  If your tip leads to an arrest you could earn a reward of up to $3,300.  Remember to “Say It Here” and say it anonymous with Amarillo Crime Stoppers.    

6-30-20

 Hit and Run Fatality - APD - 18-503960

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On February 18, 2018 at 1:52 AM, officers were dispatched to the 2600 block of East Amarillo Boulevard on a motor vehicle striking two pedestrians and fleeing the scene.  Lucila Andrade Trevino, a 58-year-old female of Friona, Texas, was pronounced dead at the scene.  A 43-year-old male also of Friona, Texas, was transported to a local hospital with life threatening injuries. The Amarillo Police Department Traffic Investigation Unit is still looking to identify the suspect in this hit and run case. It is believed that the suspect was driving a dark colored four-door car, possibly a Ford Crown Victoria or a similar make car.  Videos have been included with possible witnesses to the accident.  If you are in these videos or know someone that is, to please contact the Traffic Investigation Unit at 806-378-4250.  Over two years have passed since this incident and Amarillo Crime Stoppers needs your help to close this case.  If you have any information on this crime or know who the suspect is, call Amarillo Crime Stoppers at 806-374-4400.  You can also submit an anonymous tip online at amapolice.org or by using the P3 Tips App.  If your tip leads to an arrest you could earn a reward of up to $1,000.  Remember to “Say It Here” and say it anonymous with Amarillo Crime Stoppers.    

6-9-20

Aggravated Assault - APD - 19-522868

In the early morning hours of Saturday October 19th 2019, APD officers were dispatched to SE 10th and Bagarry on an aggravated assault. Officers found a 26-year-old male with multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body. Officers were told that the victim was driving and was stopped by another vehicle in the middle of the road.  The suspect stepped then out of the vehicle and began to shoot at the victim. The suspect was described as a Hispanic male, 5’08” tall, wearing a black hoodie and blue jeans and he was driving a smaller light-colored car.  The victim was transported to a local hospital and has since become paralyzed from their injuries. After several months of investigating no suspect has been identified.  Amarillo Crime Stoppers is asking for the publics help to close out this case.  If you have any information on this crime or know who the suspect is, call Amarillo Crime Stoppers at 806-374-4400.  You can also submit an anonymous tip online at amapolice.org or by using the P3 Tips App.  If your tip leads to an arrest you could earn a reward of up to $1,000.  Remember to “Say It Here” and say it anonymous with Amarillo Crime Stoppers.  

6-2-20

Accident Causes Injury/Death - PCSO - 20-05236

Amarillo Crime Stoppers is asking for help to identify a driver involved in a hit and run accident that sent one person to the hospital in this week’s “Crime of the Week”.  On Sunday May 17th, the Potter County Sheriff’s Office was called to the Canadian River on a vehicle accident.  The victim was riding a motorcycle and was struck by a gold or tan GMC Yukon.  A witness attempted to follow the suspect and was able to take this photo as they fled north on Highway 287 towards Dumas.  The driver was described as a younger Hispanic male, slender build, with curly hair that was shaved on the sides and back.  The passenger was described as being a heavier set Hispanic male.  The Yukon was said to have a black grill guard with damage to the driver’s side headlight assembly.  The victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.  If you have any information on this crime or know who the suspect is, call Amarillo Crime Stoppers at 806-374-4400.  You can also submit an anonymous tip online at amapolice.org or by using the P3 Tips App.  If your tip leads to an arrest you could earn a reward of up to $1,000.  Remember to “Say It Here” and say it anonymous with Amarillo Crime Stoppers.

5-26-20

Armed Robbery - APD - 20-508267

Amarillo Crime Stoppers is asking for help to identify an armed robbery suspect in this week’s “Crime of the Week”.  On Wednesday May 20th at 8:11 AM, APD officers were called to the Dollar General at 1518 SE 10th Avenue on an armed robbery. A male suspect entered the store and pulled a gun on the clerk. The suspect demanded money and then left in an unknown direction. The suspect is described as being a black male wearing a black mask, orange sweatshirt, and black pants. No injuries were reported from the incident. If you have any information on this crime or know who the suspect is, call Amarillo Crime Stoppers at 806-374-4400.  You can also submit an anonymous tip online at amapolice.org or by using the P3 Tips App.  If your tip leads to an arrest you could earn a reward of up to $1,000.  Remember to “Say It Here” and say it anonymous with Amarillo Crime Stoppers.

4-7-20

Armed Robbery - 20-505741

Amarillo Crime Stoppers is asking for help in identifying an armed robbery suspect in this week’s “Crime of the Week”.  On Tuesday, March 31st, APD officers were dispatched to an Armed Robbery at a business in the 1200 block of Amarillo Blvd. E.  The suspect came in and pointed a pistol at the employees demanding money.  The suspect was described as a black male, 5’06”-5’08” tall, medium build, wearing a gray hooded jacket, red shirt, black baseball cap with white on the brim, red gloves, camo colored shorts and black shoes with white soles.  The suspect left the store on foot with an undisclosed about of money.  There were no reported injuries during this incident.  If you have any information on this crime or know who the suspect is, call Amarillo Crime Stoppers at 806-374-4400.  You can also submit an anonymous tip online at amapolice.org or by using the P3 Tips App.  If your tip leads to an arrest you could earn a reward of up to $1,000.  Remember to “Say It Here” with Amarillo Crime Stoppers. 

3-3-20

Theft - CPD 20-0114/APD 20-301101

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Amarillo Crime Stoppers is asking for help identifying theft suspects in this week’s “Crime of the Week”.  On February 18, 2020, it was discovered that two suspects had stolen a large amount of electronics from the Wal-Mart in Canyon TX.  They were seen on video arriving in a silver Jeep Cherokee.  The two suspects fill carts with the items and leave the store with the merchandise.  The suspects then run to the vehicle where a third unknown suspect has moved the vehicle and is waiting for them.  Later investigation found that the suspects had also just stolen items from the Wal-Mart on I-40 and Grand prior to the theft in Canyon.  If you have any information on this crime or know who the suspects are, call Amarillo Crime Stoppers at 806-374-4400.  You can also submit an anonymous tip online at amapolice.org or by using the P3 Tips App.  If your tip leads to an arrest you could earn a reward of up to $1,000.  Remember to “Say It Here” with Amarillo Crime Stoppers. 

1-28-20

Bank Robbery

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Amarillo Crime Stoppers is still asking for the public’s help with a Bank Robbery investigation in this week’s “Crime of the Week”. On Monday January 6th at 1:36 PM, APD officers were dispatched to the Chase Bank at 5805 IH-40 West on a bank robbery. A white male entered the bank and demanded money. The suspect made the statement that he was armed with a gun. The suspect left with an undisclosed amount of money in an unknown direction. The suspect is described as a white male being between 5’8’’ and 5’11’’ tall, with dark hair and facial hair. He was wearing a gray button up shirt, blue jeans, a black cap and brown work boots. If you have any information on this crime or know who the suspect is, call Amarillo Crime Stoppers at 806-374-4400. You can also submit an anonymous tip online at amapolice.org or by using the P3 Tips App. If your tip leads to an arrest you could earn a reward of up to $1,00 0. Remember to “Say It Here” with Amarillo Crime Stoppers.

06-29-16

Jana Rae Pittman, a 28 year old from Nederland, TX was in Amarillo visiting friends. She was out walking in the area of I40 and Bell on June 5th at approximately 4:40 AM. APD officers were dispatched to I-40 and Alice near the frontage road on a motor vehicle accident involving Jana Pittman. While walking, Jana was struck by a vehicle. The vehicle fled the scene and Jana died of injuries she sustained from the collision. Investigators believe the vehicle involved is possibly red in color with damage to the front passenger side. The Amarillo Police Department Traffic Investigation Unit previously released photos of a headlight assembly which is believed to be from the suspect vehicle. The driver and vehicle have not been located or identified. We are now offering a reward of UP TO $1,000 for information that leads to the identification and arrest of the driver responsible for this hit and run fatality. If you have information about this crime, please call Amarillo Crime Stoppers at 806-374-4400. A person with information may also submit an encrypted tip through our website at amapolice.org or with our free mobile app called P3 Tips. All tips must be received through the Amarillo Crime Stoppers Program. Tips are recorded by the time and date they are received.