Unsolved Crimes
Wetumpka Auto Theft
August 13, 2020
AUTO THEFT
4500 Block of US Highway 231
Wetumpka, Alabama
Case: WPD20-W200800052
Wetumpka Police Department
The Wetumpka Police Department released photos of unknown males wanted in reference to an Auto Theft investigation.
On August 7, 2020 at 2:40pm a 2010 White Explorer Sport Trac was stolen from a retail store parking lot in the 4500 Block of US Highway 231.
Investigators described the auto theft suspect as a tall black male, wearing a red head covering, black shirt, blue jean shorts, red shoes and white mask. He was observed getting into the vehicle and driving away with it.
The second suspect wearing a neon yellow #31 sleeveless shirt, black shorts, black shoes and red mask was with the suspect but did not participate in the theft. This suspect is wanted for questioning only in regard to his relationship to the suspect who stole the 2010 White Explorer Sport Trac.
Investigators are hoping that someone will be able to identify these suspects through the released photos and video.
Note: A criminal charge is an accusation. The defendant is assumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Money Exchange Con
August 13, 2020
MONEY EXCHANGE CON
Retail Store
100 Block of Kelley Boulevard
Millbrook, Alabama
Case: MBPD20-M200700050
Millbrook Police Department
Coalition Against Retail Theft
The Millbrook Police Department released photos of unknown males wanted in reference to a Theft By Deception investigation.
On June 24, 2020, three unknown males entered Wal-Mart in Millbrook and scammed the cashier out of several thousands of dollars’ worth of merchandise. They were possibly driving a new model (2019-2020) Toyota Camry, Silver in color.
Investigators are hoping that someone will be able to identify the scam artists through the released photos.
Note: A criminal charge is an accusation. The defendant is assumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Quick Change Artist (National Association of Bunco Investigators NABI)
A Bunco crime; a Quick-Change Artist, or sometimes, a Short Change Artist, is someone who steals money by confusing cashiers while they are making change. They do this in many ways. Usually the thief attempts to distract or confuse the cashier during the transaction, does a quick sleight of hand, and then claims they were not given the correct amount. They're called "artists" because they are extraordinarily good at what they do.
Common Targets
Quick-change con artists target new or inexperienced salespeople who are trying to deliver fast customer service. They also target young employees who may not be as aggressive in managing the confusion of multiple transactions and are wary of slowing down a line of customers. The types of establishments typically victimized by fast-cash scams can include fast-food joints, gas stations, hotels and even ice cream stores.
Recognizing the Con Job
Employers can train salespeople about how to spot a quick-change scam. For example, employees should be wary of customers trying to purchase a low-cost item with a large bill. Employees should request that the customer use a smaller bill for the transaction. If the customer doesn't have smaller bill, employees can direct them to the nearest bank to break the large bill into smaller denominations. Small businesses can post signs which explicitly state that they only do transactions with bills no larger than $20. Employees should be warned of customers requesting multiple transactions and of duos that may be working together to distract them.
Stopping the Scam
Police advise that cashiers should place large bills on top of the cash register, the till or on the counter in full view. Cashiers shouldn't put a large bill in the cash register until they've completed one transaction. Also, the cashier should count aloud the change that has been made. If the customer starts to barrage them with requests for multiple transactions, they should purposefully slow the transaction process down and manage each transaction separately. If the customer begins to bully or intimidate the cashier and the confusion escalates, the cashier should stop the transaction completely, close the register and call for the manager.
MPD Murder Investigation
August 13, 2020
MURDER INVESTIGATION
5900 Block of Oakleigh Road
Montgomery, AL
Case: MPD 2020-00133548
Montgomery Police Department
On Sunday, June 28, 2020, at approximately 11:40 a.m., Montgomery Police Patrol units responded to the 5900 Block of Oakleigh Road regarding a subject suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was identified as Keshon Gardner and was pronounced deceased on the scene. The Montgomery Police Department is seeking assistance from the public into the Murder Investigation of Keshon Gardner.
If you have any information regarding this investigation, please immediately call the Police 334-625-2832. Refer to case no. 2020-00133548 or CrimeStoppers using our 24-hour tip line at 215-STOP (7867) or download our P3-tips app. Please ensure you receive a Tip ID and Password to dialog with Investigators in the event there is a follow-up question.
Your Tip may lead to a Cash Reward.
Note: A criminal charge is an accusation. The defendant is assumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Prattville Fraud Investigation
August 12, 2020
FRAUD
1400 Block of Martin Luther King Drive
Prattville, Alabama
Case: PPD20-0812A
Prattville Police Department
The Prattville Police Department is currently investigating a Fraud Investigation that occurred at a retail store.
On August 9, 2020 an unknown male entered the Dollar General on Martin Luther King Drive in Prattville, AL. The suspect used counterfeit US Currency in order to load money onto a green dot card.
Investigators are hoping that someone will be able to identify the suspect through the released photos.
Note: A criminal charge is an accusation. The defendant is assumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
MPD Burglary Investigation
July 30, 2020
BURGLARY INVESTIGATION
3000 Block Narrow Lane Road
Montgomery, Alabama
Case: MPD 20-00146134
Montgomery Police Department
The Montgomery Police Department searches for the identity and location of the pictured suspects who are wanted for the Investigation of a business burglary in Montgomery, AL.
The pictured suspects are wanted for a business burglary where property was stolen from the business, which occurred on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. The Montgomery Police Department needs help with the identity and location of these suspects.
If you have any information regarding these suspects' identities or locations, please immediately call the Police 334-625-2742 or CrimeStoppers using our 24-hour tip line at 215-STOP (7867) or download our P3-tips app. Please ensure you receive a Tip ID and Password to dialog with Investigators in the event there is a follow-up question.
Your Tip may lead to a Cash Reward.
Note: A criminal charge is an accusation. The defendant is assumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
MPD Burglary Investigation
July 29, 2020
Updated: August 6, 2020
CAPTURED
BURGLARY INVESTIGATION
1400 Block Taylor Road
Montgomery, Alabama
Case: MPD 20-00155170
Montgomery Police Department
The Montgomery Police Department has officially notified CrimeStoppers that the suspect wanted for multiple burglaries was identified as Robert Gould and taken into custody on Friday, July 31, 2020. The suspect, Gould, was charged with Burglary 3rd Degree x3, Theft of Property 1st Degree, Theft of Property 2nd Degree, and Theft of Property 3rd Degree.
The Montgomery Police Department searches for the identity and location of the pictured suspect wanted for the Investigation of multiple burglaries in Montgomery, AL.
The pictured suspect is wanted for multiple burglaries where property was stolen, which occurred on Monday, July 27, 2020. The Montgomery Police Department needs help with the identity and location of this suspect.
If you have any information regarding this suspect's identity or location, please immediately call the Police 334-625-2742 or CrimeStoppers using our 24-hour tip line at 215-STOP (7867) or download our P3-tips app. Please ensure you receive a Tip ID and Password to dialog with Investigators in the event there is a follow-up question.
Your Tip may lead to a Cash Reward.
Note: A criminal charge is an accusation. The defendant is assumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
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Published: July 29, 2020
BURGLARY INVESTIGATION
1400 Block Taylor Road
Montgomery, Alabama
Case: MPD 20-00155170
Montgomery Police Department
The Montgomery Police Department searches for the identity and location of the pictured suspect wanted for the Investigation of multiple burglaries in Montgomery, AL.
The pictured suspect is wanted for multiple burglaries where property was stolen, which occurred on Monday, July 27, 2020. The Montgomery Police Department needs help with the identity and location of this suspect.
If you have any information regarding this suspect's identity or location, please immediately call the Police 334-625-2742 or CrimeStoppers using our 24-hour tip line at 215-STOP (7867) or download our P3-tips app. Please ensure you receive a Tip ID and Password to dialog with Investigators in the event there is a follow-up question.
Your Tip may lead to a Cash Reward.
Note: A criminal charge is an accusation. The defendant is assumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
MPD Theft of Property Investigation
July 28, 2020
THEFT OF PROPERTY INVESTIGATION
7000 Block Atlanta Hwy.
Montgomery, Alabama
Case: MPD 20-00142440
Montgomery Police Department
The Montgomery Police Department searches for the identity and location of the pictured suspects who are wanted for a Theft of Property Investigation that occurred in Montgomery, AL.
The pictured suspects are wanted for a Theft of Property Investigation that occurred on Thursday, July 9, 2020. The Montgomery Police Department needs help with the identity and location of these suspects.
If you have any information regarding this suspect's identity or location, please immediately call the Police 334-625-2832 or CrimeStoppers using our 24-hour tip line at 215-STOP (7867) or download our P3-tips app. Please ensure you receive a Tip ID and Password to dialog with Investigators in the event there is a follow-up question.
Your Tip may lead to a Cash Reward.
Note: A criminal charge is an accusation. The defendant is assumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Wetumpka Shoplifter
July 24, 2020
FELONY SHOPLIFTER
Cell Phone Retail Store
4600 Block of N. US Highway 231
Wetumpka, Alabama
Case: WPD20-W200700107
Wetumpka Police Department
Coalition Against Retail Theft
The Wetumpka Police Department is currently investigating a felony Theft that occurred at a retail store.
On July 18, 2020 at around 9:15 am, an unknown male entered a cell phone retail store. The male stole an Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max smartphone. The male wanted for Theft of Property 3rd degree is described as a white male wearing a red shirt, grey shorts, black shoes, and wearing a white face mask.
Investigators are hoping that someone will be able to identify the theft suspect through the released photos and video.
Note: A criminal charge is an accusation. The defendant is assumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Wetumpka Cell Phone Shoplifter
July 24, 2020
Updated: August 12, 2020
IN CUSTODY
FELONY SHOPLIFTER
Cell Phone Retail Store
4300 Block of N. US Highway 231
Wetumpka, Alabama
Case: WPD20-W200700098
Wetumpka Police Department
Coalition Against Retail Theft
The Wetumpka Police Department has officially notified CrimeStoppers that 27-year-old Chase Alan Hanger has been taken into custody in reference to a July 19th Theft investigation. Hanger is no longer wanted by law enforcement.
Wetumpka Investigators received information identifying Chase Alan Hanger from a Montgomery County Sheriff’s Investigator minutes after photos of the suspect was released by CrimeStoppers on July 24. Chase Alan Hanger was arrested for Theft of Property 2nd degree on August 8, 2020 by the Wetumpka Police Department. No other details were released.
Note: A criminal charge is an accusation. The defendant is assumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Updated: July 30, 2020
IDENTIFIED / STILL AT LARGE
FELONY SHOPLIFTER
Cell Phone Retail Store
4300 Block of N. US Highway 231
Wetumpka, Alabama
Case: WPD20-W200700098
Wetumpka Police Department
Coalition Against Retail Theft
The Wetumpka Police Department has officially notified CrimeStoppers that a suspect has been positively identified as an offender in a Theft investigation.
On July 19, 2020, two unknown males entered a cell phone retail store. One male stole a Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra smartphone and a Samsung Galaxy Active2 Watch. He was described as a white male wearing a black/white shirt, red shorts, black “A” ballcap, black shoes, and a multi patterned face mask. Wetumpka Investigators received information identifying the suspect from a Montgomery County Sheriff’s Investigator minutes after photos of the suspect was released by CrimeStoppers on July 24.
The suspect was identified as 27-year-old Chase Alan Hanger. Investigators have secured Theft of Property 2nd warrants against Chase Alan Hanger for the July 19th theft.
The male wanted for theft was accompanied by a white male wearing a light blue shirt, blue jeans, ball cap and white shoes, but did not participate in the theft. He is no longer wanted for questioning by Law Enforcement.
Investigators are hoping that Mr. Hanger will see a CrimeStoppers release identifying him as the offender and turn himself over to authorities.
If you have any information regarding the whereabouts Chase Alan Hanger, please immediately call the Police or CrimeStoppers using our 24-hour tip line at 215-STOP (7867) or download our P3-tips app. Make sure you receive a Tip ID and Password in order to dialog with Investigators in case there is a follow-up question.
You may also use CrimeStoppers toll free number at 1-833-AL1-STOP.
Your Tip may lead to a Cash Reward!
Note: A criminal charge is an accusation. The defendant is assumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Published: July 24, 2020
FELONY SHOPLIFTERS
Cell Phone Retail Store
4300 Block of N. US Highway 231
Wetumpka, Alabama
Case: WPD20-W200700098
Wetumpka Police Department
Coalition Against Retail Theft
The Wetumpka Police Department is currently investigating a felony Theft that occurred at a retail store.
On July 19, 2020 at around 12:28 pm, two unknown males entered a cell phone retail store. One male stole a Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra smartphone and a Samsung Galaxy Active2 Watch. The male wanted for Theft of Property 2nd degree is described as a white male wearing a black/white shirt, red shorts, black “A” ballcap, black shoes, and a multi patterned face mask. He also has tattoos on his left arm and tattoos on the front of his neck. The suspect left driving a dark in color 4 door Acura.
The male wanted for theft was accompanied by a white male wearing a light blue shirt, blue jeans, ball cap and white shoes, but did not participate in the theft. He is only a person of interest and wanted for questioning only.
Investigators are hoping that someone will be able to identify the theft suspect through the released photos and video.
Prattville felony Shoplifters
July 22, 2020
FELONY SHOPLIFTERS
Cosmetics Retail Store
1400 Block of Cotton Exchange
Prattville, Alabama
Case: PPD20-0722A
Prattville Police Department
Coalition Against Retail Theft
The Prattville Police Department is currently investigating a felony Theft from a retail store.
Investigators advise that on July 10, 2020 at around 2:25 pm, two unknown females entered the Ulta Beauty store with large handbags. The females went directly to the perfume section and started concealing items in their bags. Once the bags were filled the females immediately left the store.
The store manager stated the suspects were driving a newer model white SUV, with a Florida tag. The total stolen amount was $2,964.00. Brands of perfume listed as stolen include Dior Sauvage, YSL, Y Men, La Nuit De L' Homme, L'Homme, Mr. Burberry, DG Light, Coach, and Tagson Fragrance.
Investigators are hoping that someone will be able to identify the suspects through the released photos.
If you have any information regarding the identity of the unidentified suspects or their whereabouts, please immediately call the Police or CrimeStoppers using our 24-hour tip line at 215-STOP (7867) or download our P3-tips app. Make sure you receive a Tip ID and Password in order to dialog with Investigators in case there is a follow-up question.
You may also use CrimeStoppers toll free number at 1-833-AL1-STOP.
Your Tip may lead to a Cash Reward!
Note: A criminal charge is an accusation. The defendant is assumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
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