Crimes of the Week:

CRIME STOPPERS OF TOPEKA INC.
320 S. KANSAS TOPEKA, KANSAS 66603 (785)234-0007

CRIMESTOPPERS REPORT
“Crime of the Week”
March 4th, 2010

Shawnee County Sheriff’s detectives are attempting to identify an unknown white male subject who was caught on video surveillance December 28, 2009 regarding a Forgery \ Theft at the North Topeka Wal-Mart. This suspect has possibly been involved in more that one Forgery and Theft in the Topeka area. He is described as a white male late 30’s with brown hair and between 5’10” and 6’00” weighing 160 to 180 lbs.In the Wal-Mart store camera tape, he wore a dark jacket with a white logo on the left side.

f you have any information that would help law enforcement solve this crime, or have any information about other felony crimes, call CRIME STOPPERS at 234-0007 or Toll Free 1-800-222- TIPS(8477) or SUBMIT YOUR TIP ONLINE, OR NOW... TEXT MESSAGE: TO "CRIMES" or 274637, then enter "TOPTIP " in the first part of the message.

CRIMESTOPPERS REPORT
“Crime of the Week”
February 25th, 2010

Topeka Police Department detectives are attempting to identify an unknown black male subject who was caught on video surveillance during an armed robbery at the Scotch Cleaners 2801 SE California Ave Topeka. This suspect has possibly been involved in more that one robbery in Topeka and has been armed with an automatic handgun.

In these robberies the suspect is described as a black malebetween 5’08” and 6’00” weighing 160 to 180 lbs. He is described as wearing a kaki coat (which in viewing the video it would appear to be a Carhartt jacket) or a black nylon coat and always has some type of ski mask or scarf around his face, jeans and either black boots or tan boots with rounded toe.

If you have any information that would help law enforcement solve this crime, or have any information about other felony crimes, call CRIME STOPPERS at 234-0007 or Toll Free 1-800-222- TIPS(8477) or SUBMIT YOUR TIP ONLINE, OR NOW... TEXT MESSAGE: TO "CRIMES" or 274637, then enter "TOPTIP " in the first part of the message.

CRIMESTOPPERS REPORT
“Crime of the Week”
February 18th, 2010

Shawnee County Sheriff’s Department detectives are attempting to identify three unknown female subjects who were caught on video surveillance at Kohl’s department store December 26, 2009.

These three suspects are wanted for questioning regarding a felony theft and illegal use of a financial card incident. All three of these women are believed to be around 20 years of age.

If you have any information that would help law enforcement solve this crime, or have any information about other felony crimes, call CRIME STOPPERS at 234-0007 or Toll Free 1-800-222- TIPS(8477) or SUBMIT YOUR TIP ONLINE, OR NOW... TEXT MESSAGE: TO "CRIMES" or 274637, then enter "TOPTIP " in the first part of the message.

CRIMESTOPPERS REPORT
“Crime of the Week”
February 11th, 2010

Topeka Police Department detectives are attempting to identify an unknown black male subject who was caught on video surveillance during two different business robberies in Topeka. The most recent robbery occurred on January 25, 2010 at the Walgreens, 29th and SW Gage Blvd. The black male suspect is described as five feet ten inches tall, corn row hair and a tear drop tattoo under his left eye. The Suspect threatened the clerk with a gun during each robbery.

If you have any information that would help law enforcement solve this crime, or have any information about other felony crimes, call CRIME STOPPERS at 234-0007 or Toll Free 1-800-222- TIPS(8477) or SUBMIT YOUR TIP ONLINE, OR NOW... TEXT MESSAGE: TO "CRIMES" or 274637, then enter "TOPTIP " in the first part of the message.

CRIMESTOPPERS REPORT
“Crime of the Week”
January 21st, 2010

Topeka Police Department detectives are attempting to identify twounknown older male subjects who have been involved in several area felonyforgeries. On November 18, 2009 these two subjects were caught on surveillance video at Tilton’s Market 1100 SW 6thStreet. Anyone who may know the identity of these male subjects is asked to call or text Crime Stoppers.

If you have any information that would help law enforcement solve this crime, or have any information about other felony crimes, call CRIME STOPPERS at 234-0007 or Toll Free 1-800-222- TIPS(8477) or SUBMIT YOUR TIP ONLINE, OR NOW... TEXT MESSAGE: TO "CRIMES" or 274637, then enter "TOPTIP " in the first part of the message.

CRIMESTOPPERS REPORT
“Crime of the Week”
January 14th, 2010

Shawnee County Sheriff’s detectives are attempting to identify an unknown female who has been involved in several area forgeries. On December 17, 2009 at approximately 1400 hrs an unknown female forged several checks taken from a residential burglary that occurred on December 16, 2009 in Shawnee County.

If you have any information that would help law enforcement solve this crime, or have any information about other felony crimes, call CRIME STOPPERS at 234-0007 or Toll Free 1-800-222- TIPS(8477) or SUBMIT YOUR TIP ONLINE, OR NOW... TEXT MESSAGE: TO "CRIMES" or 274637, then enter "TOPTIP " in the first part of the message.

CRIMESTOPPERS REPORT
“Crime of the Week”
January 8th, 2010

Topeka Police Department detectives are attempting to identify a bearded male suspect who was involved in the December 21, 2009 burglary of The Dock Convenience store at 2838 SE 29th Street Topeka.

A large quantity of cigarettes was taken from the business during this burglary. The suspect was driving a dark blue 2001 -2005 model Ford extended cab pick up truck.

This subject had what appears to be rubber work boots between the bed and cab of the truck much like a possible construction worker. Anyone knowing a subject who drives this type of truck and or matches this description is asked to call Crime Stoppers.

If you have any information that would help law enforcement solve this crime, or have any information about other felony crimes, call CRIME STOPPERS at 234-0007 or Toll Free 1-800-222- TIPS(8477) or SUBMIT YOUR TIP ONLINE, OR NOW... TEXT MESSAGE: TO "CRIMES" or 274637, then enter "TOPTIP" in the first part of the message.

CRIMESTOPPERS REPORT
“Crime of the Week”
December 17th, 2009

Topeka Police Department detectives are attempting to identify a white male
suspect who was involved in a Felony Forgery and Identity Theft incident which occurred at 1235 SW Huntoon Street, Charlie’s Liquor store. Anyone who knows the identity of this subject is asked to call Crime Stoppers.

If you have any information that would help law enforcement solve this crime, or have any information about other felony crimes, call CRIME STOPPERS at 234-0007 or Toll Free 1-800-222- TIPS(8477) or SUBMIT YOUR TIP ONLINE, OR NOW... TEXT MESSAGE: TO "CRIMES" or 274637, then enter "TOPTIP" in the first part of the message.

CRIME STOPPERS REPORT
“Crime of the Week”
December 4th, 2009

Topeka Police Department detectives are attempting to identify a white female suspect who entered an unlocked vehicle in front of the Kelly’s Express station at 10th and Wanamaker on October 16, 2009.

This suspect took a women’s purse and personal items from the vehicle. Anyone who may know the suspect involved in this vehicle burglary, or can identify the owner of the vehicle the suspect was riding in, a Silver Chrysler mini van with what appears to be an Osage county Kansas tag, is asked to call Crime Stoppers. 

If you have any information that would help law enforcement solve this crime, or have any information about other felony crimes, call CRIME STOPPERS at 234-0007 or Toll Free 1-800-222- TIPS(8477) or SUBMIT YOUR TIP ONLINE, OR NOW... TEXT MESSAGE: TO "CRIMES" or 274637, then enter "TOPTIP" in the first part of the message.

Cold Case Release

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

The Shawnee County Sheriff’s office is currently re-opening the investigation into the death of Tirell Ocobock which occurred on April 26, 1976.

The case was initially investigated by the Capitol Area Major Case Squad commencing with the discovery of Ms. Ocobock near 2nd and Urish. The Kansas Bureau of Investigations and the Shawnee County Sheriff’s office has investigated the case throughout the years following up on leads. To date approximately 150 leads have been investigated by the KBI and\or the Shawnee County Sheriff’s office.

The Shawnee County Sheriff’s office would appreciate any assistance in resolving the untimely death of Tirell Ocobock, w/f age 18. Anyone with information is asked to please contact Sgt. Phil McKay or Lt. Philip Higdon at (785) 368-2256, or call Crime Stoppers at 234-0007.         

Information leading to the arrest of the subject(s) responsible for this crime can be worth a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $ 2,000.00 dollars.

If you have any information that would help law enforcement solve this crime, or have any information about other felony crimes, call CRIME STOPPERS at 234-0007 or Toll Free 1-800-222- TIPS(8477) or SUBMIT YOUR TIP ONLINE, OR NOW... TEXT MESSAGE: TO "CRIMES" or 274637, then enter "TOPTIP" in the first part of the message.

Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards of up to $2,000 dollars for information on any felony crime in Topeka or Shawnee County.

Call Crime Stoppers at (785) 234 - 0007
Toll-Free: 1-800-222 TIPS(8477)