Crime of the Week
If you have any information about this crime or any person(s) involved, you are urged to call Denton County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-388-TIPS (8477) or submit a Web Tip. You do not have to give your name. DENTON COUNTY CRIME STOPPERS will pay a cash reward of up to $1,000 and you can remain anonymous.
TWU PD: Attempt to Locate
January 07, 2020
STATUS: OPEN
Denton PD: Homicide Investigation Ongoing Following Overnight Shooting
January 01, 2020
STATUS: OPEN
Attempt to ID: Forgery / Mail Theft
November 04, 2019
Denton Pd Seeking Assistance in Identifying Suspect in Three Burglaries
October 02, 2019
DENTON, TX, Oct. 2, 2019 – The Denton Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect wanted in connection to three burglaries with intent to commit assault. The incidents occurred at apartment complexes across the City of Denton in which a 20-25-year-old white female answered a knock at her door, and the suspect then entered the apartment without permission.
The suspect is described as:
- Light-skinned black male
- 5’10” – 6’0”
- Mid – late 20s
- Lean muscular build
- Short black hair
- Clean shaven
It is possible the suspect may be in an unknown model year small, white SUV.
Anyone with any information on the identity or whereabouts of the suspect is encouraged to call Denton County Crime Stoppers at (800) 388-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online by visiting dentoncountycrimestoppers.com.
In addition, Denton PD encourages residents to remain vigilant when answering their door. Utilize your peep hole when opening the door and keep doors closed and locked when inside your home.
Contact: Khristen Jones, (940) 349-8558, DentonPD.MediaRelations@cityofdenton.com
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Amazon Theft
September 08, 2019
Attempt to Locate
August 19, 2019
STATUS: OPENOn 06/02/2019 we had a storage building on the TWU campus broken into. A 2007 John Deere Gator, model number TS4X2, was stolen out of the building. The numbers “116” were on the gator. Any assistance in locating the John Deere Gator or solving this crime would be greatly appreciated. Please submit a tip if you wish to stay anonymous or you may contact Lt. Dadra Bundick or Sgt. Scott Fleitman with TWU Department of Public Safety at 940-898-2911.
DCSO RFI Package Theft
August 04, 2019
OFFENSE DATE: 08/04/2019 around 4:30 PM
LOCATION: West Frisco, Texas area (Riverdale subdivision)
Denton County Sheriff’s Office is asking for assistance in identifying and locating a suspect of a theft of a package (picture of suspect and suspect vehicle attached). The suspect is heard talking to the driver of suspect vehicle who is believed to be a male subject.
Anyone with information can contact Investigator Brice Hicks at 940-349-1665, by email at brice.hicks@dentoncounty.com, or contact Denton County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-388-TIPS and remain anonymous.
Attempt to Identify Robbery Suspects
May 17, 2019
STATUS: OPEN
Identifying Suspects in Red Ford Mustang in The Colony
January 15, 2019
BULLETIN: Help in Identifying Suspects
TIME: Tuesday, January 15th, 2018
LOCATION: 4600 Block of Memorial Drive, near Intersection w/Main St.
The Colony, Texas
INCIDENT: On Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at approximately 9:51pm, The Colony Police responded to a vehicle shooting that occurred in the 4600 block of Memorial Dr., near the intersection with Main St.
The suspect vehicle, described as a red Ford Mustang, pulled alongside and shot at the victim’s vehicle repeatedly. The suspect vehicle fled the area and was not located when police arrived.
Witnesses reported two black males occupied the suspect vehicle. The victim was possibly followed by the suspects coming from a Colony High School basketball game.
Currently the suspect’s identities are unknown. We need the community’s assistance in identifying the suspects. Please assist us in providing justice for the victims targeted by this highly dangerous crime. If you have any information to provide that could assist us in identifying the suspects of the red Ford Mustang, please contact The Colony Police Criminal Investigative Division at 972-625-1887 or remain completely anonymous and call Crime Stoppers @ 1-800-388-8477, or download the mobile app and submit your tip. You could be eligible for a CASH reward up to $1,000 if your information leads to an arrest.
Robbery Suspect Wanted
December 23, 2018
STATUS: CAPTURED
UPDATE: This bulletin was initially distributed to Denton PD officers on 12/20/2018 (#18012511). Before the bulletin could be updated and distributed to other DFW law enforcement agencies, a second offense occurred on 12/22/2018 at CHASE BANK, 2310 COLORADO BLVD in Denton (#180182583). Both offenses are connected to the same suspect.
On 12/22/2018, a B/M suspect pictured bellow walked into the CHASE BANK and once at the teller’s counter attempted to purchase a money order. The teller could not process the transaction because the suspect was not an account holder at the bank. The suspect then told the teller he wanted to make a business deposit and handed her a beige money bag. Inside the bag was note stating that the suspect had multiple guns and for her to put 20s, 50s, and 100s into the bag. As the teller was putting money in the bag, the suspect also instructed her to put the robbery note back inside the bag. The suspect then left the bank on foot, walking in an unknown direction.
The suspect is described as a B/M, about 6’0”, skinny to medium build, short black hair with receding hairline, late 30’s, wearing a dark colored gray or green long sleeve button down shirt with a long sleeve black undershirt, safety glasses hanging from the shirt, a white card badge clipped to the shirt, and blue jeans. The suspect was carrying a beige money bag.
On 12/20/2018 a B/M suspect walked into the bank and handed the teller a note demanding money and claiming he was armed with two pistols. The suspect did not display a weapon. The teller gave the suspect an undetermined amount of money, at which time the suspect walked out of the bank, traveling in an unknown direction.
The suspect is described as a B/M with light complexion, approximately 6’1” tall with a thin build, 25-35 years old, with short black hair, goatee, wearing a tan or light brown hooded jacket with front zipper and dark blue jeans. The jacket was described as stained or “dirty”. The a round scar or bald spot was visible in the suspect’s hair, and was in line with
the center of his forehead about 1-2 inches from his hairline. The suspect had safety glasses hanging from the top of his zipper.
Deceased Dogs in Justin
December 16, 2018
Cell Tower off Harmonson Road, Justin, Texas
April 10, 2018
STATUS: OPENTIME: Tuesday, April 10 to Wednesday April 11, 2018
LOCATION: Harmonson Road Justin, Texas 76248
INCIDENT: Between the night of Tuesday April 10, 2018 and the early morning hours of Wednesday, April 11, 2018, an unknown suspect or suspects used firearms to destroy and damage the cell tower at Harmonson Road in Justin, Texas. The suspect used firearms to shoot the tower, causing up towards $50,000 in damages and the loss of power to the cell tower.
If you have any information, observed or heard something suspicious during this period, please contact Crime Stoppers and remain anonymous. If your tip leads to an arrest, you could be eligible for up to $1,000 CASH reward.
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