Crime of the Week

7-6-21

Amarillo Crime Stoppers is asking for your help solving a Vandalism for this week’s, “Crime of the Week”.    On June 27th, it was discovered that the Splash Pad located at Medi-Park was vandalized.  The suspects in this case caused over $25,000 worth of damage.  This splash pad was originally purchased by Southwest Ambucs.  If you have information about this crime, please call Amarillo Crime Stoppers at 806-374-4400.  You can also submit your anonymous tip at amapolice.org or by using the P3 Tips App.  If your tip leads to an arrest, you could earn a reward up to $1,000.  Remember to “Say It Here” and say it anonymously with Amarillo Crime Stoppers. 

5-11-21

Amarillo Crime Stoppers is asking for help identifying a Burglary suspect in this week’s, “Crime of the Week”. On Sunday, May 2nd, APD officers were notified of a burglary at a storage facility in the 1700 block of N. Western. The suspect was seen on camera forcing entry into the units. They discovered that several miscellaneous power tools were taken during this crime. The suspect appears to be a slender white or Hispanic male in his early to mid-twenties, wearing glasses and having a thin mustache. 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 anonymously with Amarillo Crime Stoppers.

3-12-21

Amarillo Crime Stoppers is still asking for the public's help in solving this case. On February 20, 2021 at 2:55 AM, APD officers were dispatched to a subject laying on the roadway in the 500 block of north Pierce Street. Officers found that the victim, a 27-year-old male, had been struck by an unknown vehicle. The victim was transported to an area hospital where he died as a result of injuries sustained in the crash. If you have any information on this incident, call Amarillo Crime Stoppers at 374-4400. You can also submit your anonymous tip by using the P3 Tips App. If you tip leads to an arrest you could earn a reward up to $1,000. "Say It Here" with Amarillo Crime Stoppers.

1-26-21

On January 25, 2021 at 11:17 PM, an APD officer observed Phillip James Messler, a 43-year-old male of Pampa, Tx, laying on the roadway in the 1400 block of Amarillo Boulevard East.  Before the officer could contact Messler, he was struck by a vehicle that was traveling east bound on Amarillo Boulevard.  The vehicle left the scene of the accident.  Phillip Messler was transported to a local hospital where he died.  Judge Robert Taylor was notified and ordered an autopsy.   The incident is being investigated by the Traffic Investigation Squad of the Amarillo Police Department.  The vehicle involved is a dark colored SUV with damage to the front end. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call the Amarillo Police Department Traffic Unit at 378-4250 or Amarillo Crime Stoppers at 374-4400. Tips can also be given anonymously online at amapolice.org or by using the P3 Tips App.  "Say It Here"