Crime of the Week

9-28-21

Amarillo Crime Stoppers is asking for your help identifying a Forgery suspect in this week’s, “Crime of the Week”.    On August 2nd, 2021, Canyon Police were called on a stolen check that was later found altered and cashed at a bank in Amarillo.  The suspect in this case was captured on camera passing the forged check.   If you have information about this crime or know who the suspect is, 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.

8-24-21

***Increased Reward***

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Amarillo Crime Stoppers is asking for your help identifying an Armed Robbery suspect in this week’s, “Crime of the Week”.    On August 20th, 2021, at 10:57pm, APD officers was called to an armed robbery at a convenience store in the 200 block of S. Western.  The unknown male suspect entered the store armed with handgun and demanded money from the register.  The man then left the store with an undisclosed amount of money.  There were no reported injuries in this incident.  This is believed to be the same suspect from two other reported armed robberies the same night.  The suspect in this case is a black male approximately 5'02" tall.  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 $2,000.  Remember to “Say It Here” and say it anonymously with Amarillo Crime Stoppers.

8-18-21

***Increased Reward***

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Amarillo Crime Stoppers is asking for your help identifying two Armed Robbery suspects in this week’s, “Crime of the Week”.    On August 11th, 2021, at 9:43pm, APD officers were called to an armed robbery at a convenience store in the 2200 block of S. Polk.  Two unknown male suspects entered the store armed with handguns and demanded money from the register.  The two then left the store on foot with an undisclosed amount of money.  There were no reported injuries in this incident.  If you have information about this crime or know who the suspects are, 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 $2,000.  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"