UPDATE – June 30, 2017

Detectives with the Violent Crimes Unit are interested in speaking to the individual in these photos.  They believe he may have information that would be pertinent to two robbery investigations that occurred at the USAA Financial Center within two hours of each other.

Killeen Police are investigating two overnight Robberies.

Killeen Police responded to the USAA Financial Center located at 900 W. Central Texas Expressway in reference to two separate Aggravated Robberies.  Officers responded to the first robbery on Tuesday, June 27, 2017, at approximately 10:37 p.m. Officers subsequently responded to a second robbery at approximately 12:29 a.m. on Wednesday, June 28, 2017.   Officers were told that in each robbery, the victims were approached while using the ATM by two black males; one displayed a weapon.  The suspects demanded money from the victims and fled the area in an unknown direction.  They were last seen wearing hooded sweatshirts and masks over their faces.

One of the victims was assaulted by the suspects and he was treated and released on scene.

Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division, Violent Crimes Unit, suspect the robberies to be connected, but are unable to determine if they are at this time.  Each incident will be investigated individually.

Detectives are asking anyone who has information about these Aggravated Robberies to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com.  You can also download the P3Tips App for IOS and Android and give an anonymous tip.  All information given is anonymous and confidential, and if your tip leads to the arrest of the person responsible for these Aggravated Robberies, you could be eligible for reward up to $1,000 in cash.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

The Killeen Police Department General Crimes Unit is asking local residents to be aware of several different telephone and internet scams that are scamming residents out of thousands of dollars.   We have noticed an increase in several of these scams in the last few weeks.  There are many different scams that have an IRS or Law Enforcement angle to them.  Most of them are carried out in a similar manner as outlined below.

• Someone posing as an IRS employee calls and tells the victim that they will be arrested unless they pay a fine.
• The scammer may advise there is a warrant for the persons arrest and it can be stopped by paying a certain amount.
• The scammer will even transfer the call to a supervisor, if asked.
• The victim may receive another phone call while speaking with the scammer, advising they are a police officer with the Killeen Police Department. In many cases, they have spoofed one of the main KPD telephone numbers (254-501-8830) in order to appear legitimate.
• The scammer requests gift cards ranging in the amount of $4000.00-$8500.00 or more from retailers such as, Walgreens, Home Depot, Best Buy and Target.  The gift cards are usually Green Dot, iTunes, Steam, Visa and many more.
• The scammer stays on the phone with the victim and after each gift card is purchased, they have the victim supply the card number and pin number over the phone.
• The scammers then redeem the code and abscond with the victim’s money.

Other scammers are targeting the elderly.   They are requesting money, usually in the form of gift cards, on behalf of a love one.  The scammers lead the victim to believe their love one has been arrested and has to have money to get out of jail.  The scam is just a different version, but the end goal is always the same, they are trying to steal the victim’s money.  They are spoofing local phone numbers to fool caller ID so that victims believe they are speaking with law enforcement or an official agency.

Some tips to avoid becoming a victim:

• Governmental agencies do not solicit money via phone.
• Governmental agencies and other legitimate agencies should not ask for payment to be made via any sort of gift card.
• Do not give out personal information over the phone. Scammers will use social engineering tricks to make a victim believe they are only verifying personal information when, in reality, the victim is being tricked into giving it up.
• When in doubt, please contact law enforcement for assistance or a family member prior to making any purchases or payments.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen Police investigate an Armed Robbery at a Convenience Store.

Officers responded to a 911 call about a Robbery at the 7-Eleven Convenience Store located at 3600 Clear Creek Road, on Thursday, June 29, 2017, at 12:48 a.m.  Upon the officers’ arrival, they were told that two black males entered the store, displayed a weapon and demanded money.  The suspects fled the area in an unknown direction with cigarettes and undisclosed amount of money. The suspects were last seen wearing dark-colored hoodies.  No injuries were reported.

Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division, Violent Crimes Unit, are asking anyone who has information about this Aggravated Robbery to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com.  You can also download the P3Tips App for IOS and Android and give an anonymous tip.  All information given is anonymous and confidential, and if your tip leads to the arrest of the person responsible for this Aggravated Robbery, you could be eligible for reward up to $1,000 in cash.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen Police investigate an Aggravated Robbery at a Wendy’s Restaurant.

Officers responded to the Wendy’s Restaurant located at 1201 S. Fort Hood Street, on Thursday, June 29, 2017, at 12:30 a.m., after receiving a 911 call about an Armed Robbery.  Upon the officers’ arrival, they were told by employees that two black males approached the drive-thru window, displayed a weapon and demanded money.  The employees retreated into the store.  No injuries were reported.  The suspects were last seen wearing dark-colored hoodies and fled in an unknown direction.

Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division, Violent Crimes Unit, are asking anyone who has information about this Aggravated Robbery to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com.  You can also download the P3Tips App for IOS and Android and give an anonymous tip.  All information given is anonymous and confidential, and if your tip leads to the arrest of the person responsible for this Aggravated Robbery, you could be eligible for reward up to $1,000 in cash.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen Police are investigating two overnight Robberies.

Killeen Police responded to the USAA Financial Center located at 900 W. Central Texas Expressway in reference to two separate Aggravated Robberies.  Officers responded to the first robbery on Tuesday, June 27, 2017, at approximately 10:37 p.m. Officers subsequently responded to a second robbery at approximately 12:29 a.m. on Wednesday, June 28, 2017.   Officers were told that in each robbery, the victims were approached while using the ATM by two black males; one displayed a weapon.  The suspects demanded money from the victims and fled the area in an unknown direction.  They were last seen wearing hooded sweatshirts and masks over their faces.

One of the victims was assaulted by the suspects and he was treated and released on scene.

Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division, Violent Crimes Unit, suspect the robberies to be connected, but are unable to determine if they are at this time.  Each incident will be investigated individually.

Detectives are asking anyone who has information about these Aggravated Robberies to contact Crime Stoppers at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com.  You can also download the P3Tips App for IOS and Android and give an anonymous tip.  All information given is anonymous and confidential, and if your tip leads to the arrest of the person responsible for these Aggravated Robberies, you could be eligible for reward up to $1,000 in cash.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen Police Department would like to advise the community of possible road closures and traffic delays due to the funeral service and processional for former General Robert M. Shoemaker on Wednesday, June 28, 2017.

The procession is expected to leave the Killeen Civic & Convention Center at approximately 2:30 p.m. proceeding to the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery.  Expect traffic delays and/or road closures on W.S. Young Drive near the convention center, West Elms Road towards Highway 195 and S. Highway 195 towards the cemetery.

The Killeen Police Department would like to ask everyone to drive safely and obey all traffic laws.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

For Immediate Release

June 16, 2017

The Killeen Police Department Arrests 10 in Prostitution Sting

On June 15, 2017, the Killeen Police Department, Organized Crime Unit conducted a Prostitution Sting targeting Johns.  Detectives made a total of 10 arrests for prostitution.  The operation contrasted with a recent sting that targeted the prostitutes themselves.

The operation was conducted in response to criminal activity being monitored by detectives, as well as citizen complaints and information regarding this crime.  Detectives are conducting follow up investigations and more information may follow.

Cdr. Alex Gearhart
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

For Immediate Release

June 15, 2017

On Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at approximately 5:19 p.m., Killeen Police Officers responded to the 5200 block of Birmingham Circle after receiving a call about people fighting.  The caller advised a male entered a residence with a gun.  Officers arrived and located two victims with lacerations from a bladed object.  Officers placed one male under arrest for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.  The suspect, who was also injured during the incident, was treated at a local hospital and taken to the Killeen Police Department Jail.  The two victims were transported to local hospitals with injuries and later released.  The Killeen Police Department continues to investigate this case and it will be reviewed by the Bell County District Attorney’s Office.

More information will be released when it is available.

Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division, Violent Crimes Unit, are asking if anyone has any information on this crime or this suspect to contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 254-526-TIPS (8477) or go online anonymously at www.bellcountycrimestoppers.com.  You can also download the P3tips app for IOS and Android to give an anonymous tip.  All information is confidential and anonymous and if your tip leads to the arrest of the suspect(s), you could be eligible to receive a reward up to $1,000 in cash.

Cdr. Alex Gearhart
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department