A car burglar poses as a sheriff’s deputy after being confronted looking into a vehicle.  Crime Stoppers of El Paso and the El Paso Police Department are asking for help identifying this burglar through the Crime of the Week. 

On the morning of Wednesday, June 23, 2021, a suspect was involved in burglarizing vehicles and stole a Sheriff’s Deputy badge.  A little later, the suspect was looking in parked vehicles in the area of Montwood and Octubre when a homeowner confronted the suspect.  The suspect used the stolen badge to tell the homeowner he was a deputy conducting an investigation and left. 

The suspect is a Hispanic male in his late teens or early 20’s.  The suspect has a tattoo on his left wrist area.  

Anyone with any information on this burglar and impersonator should call Crime Stoppers of El Paso immediately at 566-8477(TIPS) or online at www.crimestoppersofelpaso.org. You will remain anonymous and, if your tip leads to an arrest, you may qualify for a cash reward. Crime Stoppers of El Paso, Inc. is a non-profit organization that brings together the community, law enforcement, and the media to solve crimes.

EL PASO, TEXAS – A man holds up a northeast El Paso convenience store with a knife.  Crime Stoppers of El Paso and the El Paso Police Department ask for help identifying this robber through the “Crime of The Week.” 

On the early morning of Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at 3:40 A.M., a man walked into the Circle K store located at 10567 Rushing.  The man threatened the store clerk with a knife and demanded money from the cash register.  The man took a small undisclosed amount of cash and fled the scene running.  According to witnesses, the suspect ran northbound towards Salem. 

Witnesses describe the suspect as a dark-skinned male, possibly Hispanic or Black. He was wearing a black and white bandana on his face, a black sleeveless tee-shirt, black shorts with white trim on the side, and white athletic shoes.    

Anyone with any information on the identity of this robber should call Crime Stoppers of El Paso immediately at 566-8477(TIPS) or online at www.crimestoppersofelpaso.org. You will remain anonymous and, if your tip leads to an arrest, you may qualify for a cash reward. Crime Stoppers of El Paso, Inc. is a non-profit organization that brings together the community, law enforcement, and the media to solve crimes.

EL PASO, TX- A woman is violently attacked and her car stolen in the parking lot of a West El Paso gym.  Crime Stoppers of El Paso and the El Paso Police Department are asking for help to solve this brutal robbery through the “Crime of The Week.” 

On the night of Friday, June 11, 2021, at 10 P.M., a 24 year old woman exited the TruFit Athletic Club located at 750 Sunland Park Drive. The woman approached her car and was grabbed from behind.  The suspect placed the victim in a chokehold and caused her to lose consciousness.  The   unidentified man then took the victim’s wallet, cellular phone, and vehicle.  The suspect fled the scene in the victim’s car a white 2018 Toyota and ran over the victim’s legs.  The victim was taken to the hospital and treated for several injuries and released.  The stolen vehicle was located on Saturday June 12.  At this time there is not a description on the suspect other than it was a male. 

Anyone with any information on this violent carjacking should call Crime Stoppers of El Paso immediately at 566-8477(TIPS) or online at; www.crimestoppersofelpaso.org. You will remain anonymous and, if your tip leads to an arrest, you may qualify for a cash reward. Crime Stoppers of El Paso, Inc. is a non-profit organization that brings together the community, law enforcement, and the media to solve crimes.

EL PASO, TEXAS – The murder of an El Paso attorney and the violent attack of her husband remains open.  Crime Stoppers of El Paso and the El Paso Police Department ask for help to solve this murder through the “Crime of The Week.” 

On the evening of Saturday, November 14, 2020, at 7:35 P.M., an unidentified man went to the home of Georgette and Daniel Kaufman on the 3000-block of Copper.  The man was armed with a handgun and shot 50-year old Georgette Kaufman multiple times.

The suspect then also shot at 48-year old Daniel Kaufman.  Georgette Kaufman did not survive her injuries.  Daniel Kaufman was injured and taken to the hospital.  Disclosure of additional information is not possible due to the active investigation.      

The suspect is a white male, between 5’10” to 6’0” in height, with a thin build.  The man involved was possibly bald and was wearing dark clothing on the day of the murder.

Anyone with any information on this murder should call Crime Stoppers of El Paso immediately at 566-8477(TIPS) or online at; www.crimestoppersofelpaso.org. You will remain anonymous and, if your tip leads to an arrest, you may qualify for a cash reward. Crime Stoppers of El Paso, Inc. is a non-profit organization that brings together the community, law enforcement, and the media to solve crimes.

On the afternoon of Sunday, May 2, 2021, at 2 P.M., the victim was going in and out of his hotel room at the Hampton Inn and Suites located at 6635 Gateway West while doing laundry. At some point, someone walked into the victim's room and stole his wallet.  On May 4, 2021, at 4:32 A.M., a man used one of the stolen credit cards at a Seven-Eleven store located at 4413 Dyer. The suspect is a White male, in his 30's, has an average build, and has short hair.  The man was wearing a white tee-shirt with a logo on the left breast area and dark pants.  The man was driving a light-colored 4-door car. 

Anyone with information on the identity of this man should call Crime Stoppers of El Paso immediately at 566-8477(TIPS) or online at; www.crimestoppersofelpaso.org. You will remain anonymous and, if your tip leads to an arrest, you may qualify for a cash reward. Crime Stoppers of El Paso, Inc. is a non-profit organization that brings together the community, law enforcement, and the media to solve crimes.

Two men were recorded on camera stealing a new vehicle from a Central El Paso car dealership. Crime Stoppers of El Paso and the El Paso Police Department ask for help identifying these car thieves through this Crime of The Week.

On the afternoon of Wednesday, April 14th, 2021, at 3:50 P.M., two men walked onto the lot of Casa Ford and Lincoln at 5815 Montana.

The men obtained the keys to a 2021 Lincoln Navigator and drove the new car off the lot. The suspects are both Hispanic males, in their mid-20's to early '30s, and have an average build. One of the men was wearing a white tee-shirt, gray pants, and black athletic shoes.

The other man was wearing a black tee-shirt, black pants, athletic socks, and sandals. The stolen vehicle has a value of $73,000.

Anyone with information on this case should call Crime Stoppers of El Paso immediately at 566-8477(TIPS) or online at; www.crimestoppersofelpaso.org. You will remain anonymous and, if your tip leads to an arrest, you may qualify for a cash reward. Crime Stoppers of El Paso, Inc. is a non-profit organization that brings together the community, law enforcement, and the media to solve crimes.

A driver struck a man walking on a Northeast El Paso highway killing him. The driver involved fled the scene. Crime Stoppers of El Paso and the El Paso Police Department ask for help to find the driver through this week's Crime of The Week.

On the early morning of Sunday, May 23rd, 2021, at 2:34 A.M., 24-year-old Sergio Alberto Banda was walking on one of the southbound lanes of US 54 on the third lane of traffic. A car traveling on that lane struck Banda and fled the scene. Investigators found evidence indicating the vehicle involved is a 2011 to 2019 Grey Nissan Versa. The hit and run vehicle should have a damaged front left side to include a missing driver's side mirror due to the crash.

Anyone with information on this case should call Crime Stoppers of El Paso immediately at 566-8477(TIPS) or online at; www.crimestoppersofelpaso.org. You will remain anonymous and, if your tip leads to an arrest, you may qualify for a cash reward. Crime Stoppers of El Paso, Inc. is a non-profit organization that brings together the community, law enforcement, and the media to solve crimes.

EL PASO, TEXAS – Two men steal doors and cabinets from a newly built home in northeast El Paso.  Crime Stoppers of El Paso and the El Paso Police Department asks for help identifying these burglars through this week’s Crime of The Week.

On the early morning of Sunday, April 18th, 2021, around midnight, two men drove to the 6900 block of Black Mesquite.  The men went to one of the newly constructed homes and found an unlocked door.  Once inside of the home, the men removed seven doors and a bathroom cabinet.  The men also stole a ladder and 10 gallons of paint. The suspect vehicles were captured by nearby cameras and are a dark 2002 Cadillac Escalade and an older 2000’s model Chevrolet Suburban.   Investigators believe these suspects could be involved in other similar burglaries.   

Anyone with information on this case should call Crime Stoppers of El Paso immediately at 566-8477(TIPS) or online at; www.crimestoppersofelpaso.org. You will remain anonymous and, if your tip leads to an arrest, you may qualify for a cash reward. Crime Stoppers of El Paso, Inc. is a non-profit organization that brings together the community, law enforcement, and the media to solve crimes.

EL PASO, TEXAS – A man seriously wounds a teen after firing a gun at a car. Crime Stoppers of El Paso and the El Paso Police Department ask for help to identify this violent attacker through this week's Crime of The Week.

On the night of Sunday, September 22nd, 2019, at 11:10 P.M., two teens and a twenty-year-old were driving in a white Audi car northbound on George Dieter. The three came to a stop at the intersection of Pebble Hills due to a traffic signal. A man driving a truck on the turning lane began to exchange words with the teen. The man pulled out a handgun, and the teen driver entered the intersection to flee from the man.  As the three drove away, the suspect fired the gun multiple times at the car.  As a result, a 15-year old female, who was sitting in the back seat, was critically injured. 

The shooter was described as a Hispanic male, of average height, with short hair and a full beard.  He was wearing a gray baseball cap and a yellow tee-shirt.  The suspect’s vehicle was a newer model truck or S.U.V. that appears to be “lifted."  The suspect fled westbound on Pebble Hills.       

Anyone with information on this case should call Crime Stoppers of El Paso immediately at 566-8477(TIPS) or online at; www.crimestoppersofelpaso.org. You will remain anonymous and, if your tip leads to an arrest, you may qualify for a cash reward. Crime Stoppers of El Paso, Inc. is a non-profit organization that brings together the community, law enforcement, and the media to solve crimes.

EL PASO, TEXAS – Two men burglarize a long-standing central El Paso restaurant. Crime Stoppers of El Paso and the El Paso Police Department asks for help in identifying the two burglars through this week’s Crime of The Week.

On the early morning of Thursday, April 15, 2021, two men broke into the Forti’s Mexican Elder located at 321 Chelsea. The men made their way to two cash registers damaging both machines and taking the cash drawer portion of the register. The suspects fled the scene with both cash drawers which, contained a small undisclosed amount of money. 

Surveillance cameras recorded the men.  One of the men has a medium to heavy build, tattoos on both arms and neck area.  On the day of the burglary, he was wearing a Spiderman mask, a tee-shirt, and denim pants. The second man has a medium build and a tattoo on his left leg.  This man was wearing a ski mask, a hooded jacket with lines on the sleeves, and high-top athletic shoes.      

Anyone with any information on this burglary should call Crime Stoppers of El Paso immediately at 566-8477(TIPS) or online at; www.crimestoppersofelpaso.org. You will remain anonymous and, if your tip leads to an arrest, you may qualify for a cash reward. Crime Stoppers of El Paso, Inc. is a non-profit organization that brings together the community, law enforcement, and the media to solve crimes.

EL PASO, TEXAS – A man armed with a knife holds up a skeet and trap club in El Paso’s Mission Valley.  Crime Stoppers of El Paso and the El Paso Police Department ask for help to identify this robber through this week’s Crime of The Week.

On the evening of Saturday, April 17, 2021, a man walked into the El Paso Skeet and Trap Club located at 9817 Alameda.  The man walked in as the business was closing for the day.

The man threatened an employee with a knife and demanded a shotgun.  The suspect fled the scene on foot with a Beretta shotgun valued at approximately $4,000 dollars. According to witnesses, the man ran eastbound on Alameda.

The suspect is a Hispanic male, 30 to 40 years old, 5’11” tall, 200lbs., and has tattoos on both arms.  According to witnesses, he has a heavy Spanish accent.  He was wearing a dark hat, black glasses, a black and white face mask, gray and orange gloves, a white tee-shirt, and gray shorts. 

Anyone with any information on this armed robbery should call Crime Stoppers of El Paso immediately at 566-8477(TIPS) or online at; www.crimestoppersofelpaso.org. You will remain anonymous and, if your tip leads to an arrest, you may qualify for a cash reward. Crime Stoppers of El Paso, Inc. is a non-profit organization that brings together the community, law enforcement, and the media to solve crimes.

EL PASO, TEXAS – A man violently attacks a 21-year old with a knife in West El Paso. Crime Stoppers of El Paso and the El Paso Police Department asks for help in identifying the knife-wielding man through this week’s Crime of The Week.

On the night of Thursday, February 13, 2020, shortly after 10 P.M., a 21-year-old man was walking home from work on the 300 block of Thorn. The attacker surprised the victim from behind and began stabbing him.  The victim managed to walk up to a nearby house to get help.  The suspect ran from the scene through the parking lot of the Oran Roberts Elementary School.  The victim did not know the attacker.  Investigators believe that this attack was random.  The only description is that suspect was a White or Hispanic male and was wearing a black hooded jacket.   

Anyone with any information on the identity of this knife-wielding man should call Crime Stoppers of El Paso immediately at 566-8477(TIPS) or online at; www.crimestoppersofelpaso.org. You will remain anonymous and, if your tip leads to an arrest, you may qualify for a cash reward. Crime Stoppers of El Paso, Inc. is a non-profit organization that brings together the community, law enforcement, and the media to solve crimes.

EL PASO, TEXAS - A man shoots at a car in northeast El Paso, injuring a woman. Crime Stoppers of El Paso and the El Paso Police Department asks for help in identifying this gunman through this week’s Crime of The Week. 

On the early morning of Friday, January 1, 2021, at 4:30 A.M., a 21-year-old woman was driving home northbound on McCombs when she stopped at a traffic light at the intersection of Wren. 

The victim noticed a man standing by a traffic light as if he was going to cross McCombs. The man walked up to the victim’s car, pulled out a handgun, and fired multiple times into the vehicle. The victim immediately fled and drove herself to a hospital.  

The attacker is described as a Hispanic male, 5’8" with a heavy build, and is in his 20’s. The suspect was wearing a yellow button-up shirt with a design on it, blue jeans, and a black facemask the day of the attack.    

Anyone who has information on the identity of this burglar should call Crime Stoppers of El Paso immediately, at 566-8477(TIPS) or online at; www.crimestoppersofelpaso.org. You will remain anonymous and, if your tip leads to an arrest, you may qualify for a cash reward. Crime Stoppers of El Paso, Inc. is a non-profit organization that brings together the community, law enforcement, and the media to solve crimes.

School Gym Burglarized

EL PASO, TEXAS – A man burglarized a school gymnasium at a private school in central El Paso. Crime Stoppers of El Paso and the El Paso Police Department ask for help to identify this burglar through this week’s Crime of The Week.

On the early morning of Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at 1:19 A.M., a man entered the gymnasium to the school, Lydia Patterson, at 517 South Florence.  The suspect in this burglary stole several items including, a 52” television, clothing, a leaf blower, and other property. The suspect is Hispanic, has an average build, has short dark hair, a mustache, and a beard or goatee.  He was wearing a jacket, a hooded sweatshirt under the jacket, denim jeans, and athletic shoes. 

Anyone who has information on the identity of this burglar should call Crime Stoppers of El Paso immediately, at 566-8477(TIPS) or online at; www.crimestoppersofelpaso.org. You will remain anonymous and, if your tip leads to an arrest, you may qualify for a cash reward. Crime Stoppers of El Paso, Inc. is a non-profit organization that brings together the community, law enforcement, and the media to solve crimes.

EL PASO, TEXAS – Burglars targeted several vehicles parked near a central El Paso gym. Crime Stoppers of El Paso and the El Paso Police Department asks for help to find these burglars through this week’s Crime of The Week.

On the morning of Tuesday, March 2, 2021, two men burglarized three vehicles parked on the 4300 block of Rosa Avenue.  The victims were attending a gym on Rosa Avenue when the burglaries took place.  The suspects broke a window to each of the vehicles to steal purses left inside.

The suspects appear to have a thin build, and both are wearing hooded sweatshirts.  The suspects fled the scene in a dark-colored, 4-door Nissan Murano. Investigators believe the suspects fled towards east El Paso County.        

Anyone with any information on these burglaries should call Crime Stoppers of El Paso immediately at 566-8477(TIPS) or online at; www.crimestoppersofelpaso.org. You will remain anonymous and, if your tip leads to an arrest, you may qualify for a cash reward. Crime Stoppers of El Paso, Inc. is a non-profit organization that brings together the community, law enforcement, and the media to solve crimes.