The Killeen Police Department is Asking for Assistance Related to a Robbery

On Monday, October 16, 2017, at 8:40 p.m., officers of the Killeen Police Department were dispatched to MetroPlex Hospital in reference to an assault alleged to have taken place 20 minutes earlier at Lions Club Park.

Upon the officer’s arrival, the victims advised the officers that they had been walking the exercise path at the park and they were returning to their vehicle when they were approached by 3 to 4 black males. The victims stated that as they were trying to enter their vehicle the suspects assaulted them and took a backpack from the vehicle.  The suspects could only be described as black males wearing sweatshirts, hoodies and basketball shorts.  Based on the victim’s statements, a report for robbery was filed by officers.

Detectives are asking that anyone who may have witnessed, or have knowledge of, this robbery to please 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 is anonymous and confidential and if your tip leads to the arrest of the suspect, you could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 in cash.

Cdr. Erich Morsbach
Chief of Staff
Killeen Police Department