Killeen Police Investigate Possible Kidnapping – Update
Female located and male arrested in Llano County
Jessica Lauren Hartzler Shannon and Wesley Bo Shannon were located Wednesday, July 1, 2014, just before 11:00 pm at a family members home in Llano County. The family members took Jessica to Scott and White Memorial Hospital where she was treated and released.
The family members took Wesley to the Llano County Sheriffs’ Department. Wesley Bo Shannon was arrested and subsequently charged with Burglary of a Habitation with the Intent to Comment a Felony and his bond has been set at $200,000.00 as recommended by Justice of the Peace Bill Cooke.
July 1, 2014
Killeen Police are investigating a welfare concern of a female who appeared to be involved in a domestic dispute just before 1:00pm today.
Officers responded to the 1200 block of Missouri Avenue at 12:43pm, today, July 1, 2014, after witnesses told them they observed a struggle between a male and female. The witnesses advised it appeared that the male forced the female into a silver or gray 2007 Hyundai Elantra bearing Texas license plate CST-6532, and fled the area. Further reports advised the vehicle was seen in the Lampasas area just before 2:00pm and was occupied by both subjects.
Witnesses told officers that the male, Wesley Bo Shannon possibly forced his wife, Jessyca Lauren Hartzler Shannon into the vehicle and is possibly holding her against her will.
Witness described Wesley Shannon as a 19 year old white male who is approximately 6’0 tall and weighs approximately 140 pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes and he has a teardrop tattoo under his left eye. He was last seen wearing a white shirt and jeans. Jessyca Hartzler Shannon is a 26 year old white female who is approximately 5’0 tall and weighs approximately 110 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes and was last seen wearing a black shirt and jeans.
Tina Amerson
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Seek Identity of Theft Suspect
Killeen Police are asking for the community’s help in identifying and locating a suspect using stolen debit/credit cards.
The victim came into the Killeen Police Department on Saturday, June 21, 2014, after noticing an unauthorized debit/credit card purchase in the amount of $900.00 was made with his debit/credit card at the Lowes Home Improvement Store in Killeen. The victim does not recognize the suspect and has no idea how the suspect obtained the debit/credit card information because the victim never lost possession of the card.
Detectives have attached a photo of the suspect. The suspect appears to be an Asian female with long black hair, heavy set and medium height. At this time it is known that this suspect used at least two stolen debit/credit cards to purchase about $2,000.00 in gift cards from the Lowes Store.
Detectives are asking anyone who can identify this suspect or has information about this incident to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477), go online at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com or text BELLCO along with their tip to 274637. Text HELP for help with the tip or text STOP to stop the tip, message and data rates may apply. All information is anonymous and confidential and if your tip results in the arrest of the suspect involved in this crime you could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash.
Tina Amerson
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
Killeen Police Investigate Possible Kidnapping
Killeen Police are investigating a welfare concern of a female who appeared to be involved in a domestic dispute just before 1:00pm today.
Officers responded to the 1200 block of Missouri Avenue at 12:43pm, today, July 1, 2014, after witnesses told them they observed a struggle between a male and female. The witnesses advised it appeared that the male forced the female into a silver or gray 2007 Hyundai Elantra bearing Texas license plate CST-6532, and fled the area. Further reports advised the vehicle was seen in the Lampasas area just before 2:00pm and was occupied by both subjects.
Witnesses told officers that the male, Wesley Bo Shannon possibly forced his wife, Jessyca Lauren Hartzler Shannon into the vehicle and is possibly holding her against her will.
Witness described Wesley Shannon as a 19 year old white male who is approximately 6’0 tall and weighs approximately 140 pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes and he has a teardrop tattoo under his left eye. He was last seen wearing a white shirt and jeans. Jessyca Hartzler Shannon is a 26 year old white female who is approximately 5’0 tall and weighs approximately 110 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes and was last seen wearing a black shirt and jeans.
Officers are asking anyone who sees this vehicle or the male and female to contact their local police department to check on the Jessyca’s welfare.
This incident continues to be investigated and information will be released as it becomes available.
Carroll Smith
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department
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