Crime of the Week
Gunman Forces Clerk To Reopen Store To Rob It
March 13, 2020
Gunman Forces Clerk To Reopen Store To Rob It
EL PASO, TEXAS – A gunman confronts a store clerk and forces him to reopen the store to rob it. Investigators from the El Paso Police Department need help to identify the armed suspect, through the Crime Stoppers, “Crime of the Week.”
On the early morning of Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at 12:33 A.M., a man confronted a store clerk outside of the Best Food Mart at 6200 Dyer.
The clerk had just closed the business for the day and was by his vehicle. During that time the suspect, who was armed with a handgun, surprised the clerk and forced him to reopen the store. The suspect demanded money from the business. The suspect fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of money, lottery tickets, and multiple packs of Marlboro and Montego brand cigarettes. The suspect is a Hispanic male in his 20’s, with an approximate height of six feet. The suspect was wearing a gray hooded sweater, a blue baseball cap, blue denim jeans, black athletic shoes, and blue medical-style gloves.
Anyone with any information on 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 Rob Convenience Store At Gun Point
March 06, 2020
Two Men Rob Convenience Store At Gun Point
EL PASO, TEXAS – Two men hold up a convenience store at gunpoint in East-Central El Paso. Investigators from the El Paso Police Department need your help to identify these armed robbers, through the Crime Stoppers, “Crime of the Week.”
On the early morning of Tuesday, February 25, 2020, two men walked into the Seven-Eleven Store located at 6360 Airport Rd. The men approached the store employee, and one of the men pulled out a handgun. The men demanded money from the business and forced the employee to open the cash register. The men fled the scene with a small undisclosed amount of money, several boxes of Marlboro Cigarettes, Swisher Sweets Cigars, a flashlight, and several Resse’s Candy Bars. The men fled towards the back of the business and went through the attached car wash. Investigators located a video of the suspected vehicle that was fleeing the scene. The vehicle appears to be a hatchback or S.U.V.
The suspects are described as Hispanic men, 20 to 30 years of age, with an average build. The first suspect was wearing a brown hat covering his face, a brown jacket, and dark-colored jeans. The second suspect was wearing a black jacket with a hood, dark-colored jeans, and a white bandana covering his face.
Anyone with any information on these robbers 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.
Assistance Needed In Identifying Armed Suspect
February 28, 2020
On the night of Sunday, February 9, 2020, a group of three men and two women was at the Oasis Lanes located at 1600 N. Zaragoza. The group ate various items and left without paying. Employees of the business approached the group outside and asked them to pay the tab. During that time, one of the men pulled out a handgun and made a threat of shooting. The suspects fled in three different cars. The man with the gun was in a black car. The driver of the car was a White female, there was a Black female front passenger, and the man with the gun was in the backseat. The armed suspect was a Black male, with a light complexion, tall, with a thin build, and had red braids. He was wearing a red shirt and a red baseball cap on the day of the incident.
Anyone with any information on 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.
Tips Sought To Identify Driver That Struck Firefighter
February 14, 2020
On the morning of Wednesday, February 12, 2020, first responders were working a crash at Loop 375 Westbound near Resler. At 7:06 A.M., a vehicle had slowed down as required by law due to the emergency vehicles. Another vehicle traveling behind the first vehicle disregarded the fire truck and switched lanes abruptly in an attempt to pass the slower vehicle. As a result, the driver of the vehicle attempting to pass struck an El Paso Fire Fighter assigned to Fire Station #2, seriously injuring him. The only description at this time is that the vehicle is an S.U.V. or pickup truck with windshield damage and possible frontend damage.
Anyone with any information on the driver and vehicle 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.
Leads Sought In Honey Bee Hive Case
February 07, 2020
On the morning of Wednesday, January 29th, 2020, between 6 a.m. and 7:20 a.m., 17 beehives were destroyed killing hundreds of bees at the 17900 block of Island Tornillo, in Fabens, Texas. The estimated damage is valued at approximately $5,100 dollars. Detectives found tire marks and other evidence indicating that a vehicle was used to destroy the bee hives.
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.
Man Holds Up Cellular Phone Store
January 24, 2020
On the evening of Saturday, December 7, 2019, at 6:45 p.m., the suspect walked into the Metro by T-Mobile store at 125 N. Glenwood St. The man walked directly to the counter and made a threat of having a gun to the two store employees. The man demanded money and forced the employees to a backroom. The suspect fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash.
Witnesses described the suspect to be a Black male, 5’8” in height with a heavy build. The man was wearing a gray hooded jacket, a baseball cap under the hood, and blue denim jeans.
Anyone with any information on this 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.
Stabbing Leaves Man Fatally Injured
January 17, 2020
El PASO, TEXAS – A stabbing leaves a man fatally injured in El Paso’s Cincinnati area. Detectives from the El Paso Police Department are asking for the public’s help in finding the person responsible for this murder through the Crime Stoppers, “Crime of the Week.”
On the night of Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at 10:42 p.m., police responded to call of an unconscious man on Stanton and Cincinnati. The man, 63-year old Chester Charles Woodward, had stab wounds and taken to the hospital and died from his injuries. Detectives located a video that shows a man who may have been by the victim when the murder occurred. This individual could have critical information on this murder.
Anyone with any information on the man on the video or this homicide 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.
Man With Gun Robs Two Convenience Stores
January 10, 2020
El PASO, TEXAS – A man armed with a handgun, holds up two businesses in El Paso’s Mission Valley. Investigators from the El Paso Police Department ask for the public’s help to identify this violent robber, through the Crime Stoppers, “Crime of the Week.”
On Wednesday, January 1, 2020, at 11:16 p.m., a man ran into the Seven-Eleven store, located at 7949 Knights. The man jumped the counter and threatened the employee with a handgun. The man demanded the employee open the cash register. The suspect stole cash, lottery tickets, and cigarettes. The next day, at 8:21 p.m., the same suspect robbed, Iv’s Grocery at 7288 Alameda, also using a handgun. The man fled the scene in an older model Ford Explorer. The man is described as Hispanic, 5’8” in height, and with a large build. He was wearing a gray hooded shirt, a dark-colored jacket, dark-colored pants, and athletic shoes. In one robbery he wore a yellow bandana to cover his face and in the other, he used a black ski mask.
Anyone knowing 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.
Three Men Steal Gold Bracelet
January 03, 2020
EL PASO, TEXAS – A group of men steal a gold bracelet from a jewelry store at an east El Paso mall. El Paso Police Detectives ask for the public’s help in identifying these thieves, through the Crime Stoppers, “Crime of the Week.”
On the afternoon of Sunday, December 15, at 5:54 p.m., three men walked into the Helzberg Diamonds, at 8401 Gateway West at Cielo Vista Mall. The three men began to look at various items including a 14K gold, burb bracelet with diamonds. During that time, one of the men who ran out of the store with the bracelet, and the other two followed. The jewelry stolen is valued at $2,799.00. Witnesses described the suspects as black males, and in their 20’s. The suspect that ran out of the store first is the man wearing the black and red baseball hat.
Anyone knowing the identity of these thieves 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.
Tips Sought In 2003 Christmas Eve Murder
December 20, 2019
NEWS RELEASE
December 20th, 2019
Media Contact: Sgt. Javier Sambrano @ (915)212-4312
Tips Sought In 2003 Christmas Eve Murder
EL PASO, TEXAS – The case of a man murdered on Christmas Eve sixteen years ago remains open. Detectives from the El Paso Police Department are asking for the public’s help in finding those responsible for this homicide, through the Crime Stoppers, “Crime of The Week.”
On the early afternoon of Wednesday, December 24, 2003, at approximately two in the afternoon, 44-year old Fernando Martinez was found dead inside of his Northeast El Paso business at 4496 Titanic. Martinez was the owner and operator of Saygo Bakery Equipment Service. Homicide investigators found that Martinez was visited by a person or persons at the business around 12-noon. One of those visitors fatally shot Martinez in the upper torso. Martinez, who was originally from Artesia New Mexico left behind a child that was only 4-year of age at the time of the murder.
Anyone with any information on this murder is asked to 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.
Murder Case of Man Shot Outside Of Bar Remains Open
December 13, 2019
NEWS RELEASE
December 13th, 2019
Media Contact: Sgt. Javier Sambrano @ (915)212-4312
Murder Case of Man Shot Outside Of Bar Remains Open
EL PASO, TEXAS – The murder case of man who was shot outside of an east El Paso bar remains open. Detectives from the El Paso Police Department are asking for the public’s help in identifying those responsible for this murder through the Crime Stoppers, “Crime of the Week.”
On the early morning of Friday, September 27th, at 02:21 a.m., 34-year old Carlos Vargas was walking with another person in a parking lot at 1610 N. Zaragoza. The two had just walked out of the “City Slickers” Bar when a vehicle nearly struck them both. Vargas and the other person confronted the driver of the vehicle. The driver of the car pulled out a handgun and shot Vargas during the confrontation. Emergency personnel took Vargas to the hospital, where he later died. The shooter in the case was driving a dark-colored, four-door car, similar to an Infinity.
Anyone with 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.
Man Burglarizes Mission Valley Restaurant
December 06, 2019
NEWS RELEASE
December 6 th, 2019
Media Contact: Sgt. Javier Sambrano @ (915)212-4312
Man Burglarizes Mission Valley Restaurant
EL PASO, TEXAS – A Mission Valley Restaurant was burglarized by a man who was recorded by security cameras. Investigators from the El Paso Police Department, ask for the public’s help to identify this burglar, through the Crime Stoppers, “Crime of the Week.”
On the morning of Wednesday, 4th, 2019, at 8:30 A.M., the man walked into the “Applebee’s” restaurant, at 7956 Gateway East. The man walked into the business through an unlocked door in the take out entrance. Once inside, the man went to the bar area and stole three bottles of liquor. The suspect then went to the counter near the takeout area. There the man stole a Samsung Tablet and walked out of the business. The suspect is a Hispanic male, with a thin build, in his late teens, or early 20’s. He was wearing a Dallas Cowboys baseball hat, a blue long-sleeved button-up shirt, and blue denim jeans.
Anyone with 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.
Group of Teens Rob Convenience Store
November 29, 2019
NEWS RELEASE
November 27th, 2019
Media Contact: Sgt. Javier Sambrano @ (915)212-4312
Group of Teens Rob Convenience Store
EL PASO, TEXAS – A group of five teens robbed a Mission Valley Convenience Store and injured the store clerks. Investigators from the El Paso Police Department are asking for the public’s help in identifying these robbers, through the Crime Stoppers, “Crime of the Week.”
On the night of Thursday, November 21st, 2019, at 8 P.M., a group of teens walked into the Circle K store located 8130 Alameda. The group walked towards the coolers where alcoholic beverages are stored. One of the teens walked out and stood in front of the store. Another grabbed a 24oz. can of “Twisted Tea” and a bag of chips and ran towards the front doors of the store. The rest of the group began to exit and one of them sprayed both employees with pepper spray. The group of two females and three males fled the scene with the stolen can of malt liquor and chips.
Anyone with information on the identity of these robbers 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.
Help Sought Solving Murder Case
November 22, 2019
NEWS RELEASE
November 22nd, 2019
Media Contact: Sgt. Javier Sambrano @ (915)212-4312
Help Sought Solving Murder Case
EL PASO, TEXAS – A 20-year old man was shot and killed in a northeast El Paso neighborhood in January. Detectives from the El Paso Police Department are asking for the public's help in finding those involved in this murder, through the Crime Stoppers, “Crime of the Week.”
On the night of Saturday, January 26th, 2019, at 11:42 P.M ., 20-year old Terrance Lamont Kinard Jr., also known as “T.K.” or “T. Kizer” was at a house party at the 8800 block of Mt. Whitney. At some point, Kinard was outside a few houses away from the actual house party, when witnesses heard multiple gunshots. Kinard was fatally shot and died at the scene from his injuries. Detectives know that someone has information as to the people involved in this murder.
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.
Downtown Bar Burglarized
November 15, 2019
NEWS RELEASE
November 14th, 2019
Media Contact: Sgt. Javier Sambrano @ (915)212-4312
Downtown Bar Burglarized
EL PASO, TEXAS – Three men burglarize a Downtown El Paso bar. Security Cameras recorded three suspects, and Investigators from the El Paso Police Department are asking for the pubic’s help to identify these burglars through the Crime Stoppers, “Crime of the Week.” On the early morning of Wednesday, October 9th, at 4:30 A.M., the three suspects made their way into a storage area of the “International Bar” at 114 East Mills, through a door that had possibly been left unlocked. The three men took aproximatlely 24 bottles of various liquor and several cases of different beers and soda. In total the suspects stole at least $1,525.00 dollars worth of product. Investigators are certain that someone will recognize the images of the trio responsible for this burglary. Anyone with 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.
Eastside Hardware Store Burglarized
November 08, 2019
NEWS RELEASE
November 8th, 2019
Media Contact: Sgt. Javier Sambrano @ (915)212-4312
Eastside Hardware Store Burglarized
EL PASO, TEXAS – Two men burglarize an east El Paso hardware store. Security Cameras recorded one of the suspects, and Investigators from the El Paso Police Department are asking for the pubic’s help to identify these burglars through the Crime Stoppers, “Crime of the Week.” On the early morning of Wednesday, October 9th, at 3:43 A.M., a man cut through the fence to the garden area of the Ace Hardware Store located at 2200 N. Yarbrough. The suspect took bags of plant soil, a bird feeder, and two large plant pots. The suspects leave the scene and return minutes later. The suspect recorded on video returned and broke the glass door to the business. The man made his way inside and stole four chain saws. The suspect was in a light-colored S.U.V. believed to be a Buick Encore. The suspect was wearing a black baseball cap, black long-sleeved shirt, blue denim jeans, and black athletic shoes. Anyone with 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.
Couple Uses Stolen Credit Cards At Adult Store
November 01, 2019
NEWS RELEASE
November 1st, 2019
Media Contact: Sgt. Javier Sambrano @ (915)212-4312
Couple Uses Stolen Credit Cards At Adult Store
EL PASO, TEXAS – A couple uses stolen credit cards at an adult store in El Paso’s Mission Valley. Security cameras recorded the couple, and Investigators from the El Paso Police Department are asking for the public’s help to identify the pair through the Crime Stoppers, “Crime of the Week.” On the morning of Wednesday, October 16, at 7:44 A.M., a woman was at a daycare at 3660 Joe Battle and noticed that her backpack was missing from her S.U.V. The bag contained a laptop and credit cards. Hours later, a couple had used the credit cards at a McDonalds on 1515 Airway and an adult video store at 6940 Gateway East. The couple was driving a blue newer model (2017 to present) Nissan Rouge. The male suspect is Hispanic, in his middle 30’s, average build, shaved head, and a mustache and goatee. The suspect was wearing a gray t-shirt with a U.S. Marine Corps. Logo on the front. The female suspect also appears to be Hispanic, in her middle 30’s, with a light complexion and average build. Anyone with information on this couple 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.
Man Burglarizes Central El Paso Convenience Store
October 25, 2019
NEWS RELEASE
October 25th, 2019
Media Contact: Sgt. Javier Sambrano @ (915)212-4312
Man Burglarizes Central El Paso Convenience Store
EL PASO, TEXAS – Security cameras recorded a man who burglarized a Seven-Eleven Store in Central El Paso. Investigators from the El Paso Police Department are asking for the public’s help to identify this burglar through the Crime Stoppers, “Crime of the Week.” On the early morning of Wednesday, October 2, at 3:30 A.M., a man walked into the “Seven-Eleven” store located at 2000 Piedras. The suspect jumped the counter to an area open only to employees and burglarized the counter area by taking several “Black and Mild” cigar packages and several “Newport” cigarette packages. The suspect went to the beverage coolers and stole a 32-ounce bottle of Carta Blanca beer, and fled the scene. The description of the man is a Hispanic male, in his late teens or early 20’s, medium complexion, dark short hair with a fade on the sides and back. On the day of the burglary, he was wearing a white tank top with the name, “biggie” printed on the front, dark athletic pants with a white line on the side and dark-colored athletic shoes. 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.
Man is Killed By Driver Who Fled The Scene
October 18, 2019
October 18th, 2019
Media Contact: EPCSO PIO @ (915)538-2223
Man is Killed By Driver Who Fled The Scene
EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS – A 19-year old solider stationed at Fort Bliss, was killed after being struck by multiple vehicles on I-10 East near Horizon Blvd. The initial vehicle that struck the man fled the scene. Investigators from the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office are asking for the public’s help in finding the initial driver who fled, through the Crime Stoppers, “Crime of the Week.” On the evening of Saturday, October 5th, at approximately 7:17 P.M., 19-year-old, Gage Thornton was on I-10 near mile marker 38 (just east of Horizon Blvd.). The initial vehicle that struck Thornton did not remain at the scene and was last seen eastbound on I-10. Witnesses described the vehicle as a dark colred S.U.V. or mini van. The vehicle that fled the scene is expected to have front end damage. Anyone with information on the driver who fled the scene 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 Teenager is Shot During A Road Rage Altercation
October 11, 2019
NEWS RELEASE
October 11th, 2019
Media Contact: Det. Javier Sambrano @ (915)212-4312
Female Teen Shot By Man At Intersection
EL PASO, TEXAS – A man shoots at a car at an intersection and seriously wounds a female teen. Detectives from the El Paso Police Department are asking your help to identify the man responsible for this shooting through the Crime Stoppers, “Crime of the Week.” On the night of Sunday, September 22nd, 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. At the intersection, the driver of a truck on the turning lane began to exchange words with the teen driver. The driver of the truck 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 handgun multiple times at the car. As a result, a 15-year old female who was sitting in the backseat was critically injured. The shooter was described as a Hispanic male, 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.
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