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North Lexington Church Burglary
September 08, 2015

STATUS: SOLVED

On August 20^th, Lexington Police were called to The North Lexington Church of Christ located at 2280 Hume Road.  The Pastor was reporting that sometime in the night, three subjects kicked in the side door to the church’s storage building.  It appears they ransacked the contents looking for anything of value but it does not appear they found anything worth taking.  Church security cameras captured the burglars on video. 

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Shell Robbery
September 01, 2015

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AT AROUND 2:00AM A SUSPECT ENTERED THE THORTONS GAS STATION WEARING A BLACK SHIRT, BLACK JEANS, AND A CAMOFLAUGE MASK.  HE APPROACHED THE CLERK AND CAME BEHIND THE COUNTER.  HE BRANDISHED A LARGE HUNTING KNIFE AND DEMANDED CASH FROM THE REGISTER.  THE CLERK COMPLIED AND THE SUSPECT FLED THE AREA ON FOOT. 

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Cheesecake Factory Theft
August 25, 2015

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THE VICTIM WENT TO THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY AND WHILE WAITING IN LINE, HER WALLET WAS STOLEN OUT OF HER PURSE.  WITHIN ONE HOUR OF THE THEFT.  THE SUSPECT USED ALL THREE OF HER STOLEN CREDIT CARDS TO MAKE PURCHASES AT TARGET LOCATED AT 131 W. REYNOLDS RD.  TWO OF THE CHARGES WERE IN THE ELECTRONICS DEPT AND ONE WAS AT A MAIN REGISTER.  THEY WERE FOR $909, $906, AND $500.  TARGET POLICY DICTATES EMPLOYEES ARE NOT REQUIRED TO ASK FOR ID.  ULTIMATELY, THE THIEF PURCHASED TWO PREPAID PHONE CARDS AND TWENTY $90 ITUNES GIFT CARDS.

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Executive Drive Arson
August 18, 2015

STATUS: SOLVED

On Monday August 3^rd at 12:30pm a victim was flagged down in the area of Executive Drive by a male and female subject requesting a ride.  The victim did not comply and the female suspect jumped into the victim’s car through an unsecured door.  The victim drove to a safe location nearby and ordered the female out of his car.  The victim went into the social security office located at 2240 Executive Drive and came out later to find his vehicle had been set on fire.  Video surveillance captured the same two suspects exiting the parking lot.  The victim did not have full coverage was not able to replace his vehicle valued at approximately $5000. 

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Sams Club Road Rage Assault
August 11, 2015

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On July 2 at noon Lexington Police were called to Sam’s Club located at 1063 E New Circle Road regarding a road rage incident that turned into an assault.  According to the victim, the suspect was driving the wrong way through the parking lot and the victim blew his horn.  The suspect responded by chasing him through the lot, ramming his vehicle, and pulling him out of his car.  The suspect proceeded to viciously beat the victim with a hockey stick and returned to his car and threatened to kill the victim with a firearm.  The suspect fled the scene prior to officers’ arrival.

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Winburn Homicide
August 04, 2015

On June 9th around 2AM Officers responded to a frantic call for help on Gerald Drive in the Winburn Subdivision. A woman reported she and her husband were laying in bed and awoke to gunshots coming through their bedroom window. Her husband, Thomas Brown (pictured at right), had been shot multiple times. Sadly, Mr. Brown did not survive. Police believe Mr. Brown was not the intended target. If you have any information that could be helpful to the investigation please call 859-253-2020 or go online to www.bluegrasscrimestoppers.com. Help us bring a coward and a murderer to justice. There is a $1000 cash reward for information leading to the arrest.

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Jared's Galleria Burglary
July 28, 2015

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On June 19 at 8:00pm, Officers were dispatched to Jared`s Galleria of Jewelry located at 111 W Reynolds Road regarding a burglary.  Upon arrival, they learned three male blacks armed with a large hammer entered the store and smashed the glass cases stealing approximately 50 diamonds valued at well in excess of $10,000.  The stolen getaway vehicle was located abandoned a short distance away on Nicholasville Road.   

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The Lafayette Jewel Thief
July 21, 2015

STATUS: SOLVED

On July 8th around 8pm Lexington Police responded to The Lafayette, a senior citizens community, located on Mason Headley Road regarding a series of thefts.  Officers learned that a suspect was observed pulling on several apartment doors moving down the hallway.  When confronted by a witness, the suspect could not explain her presence in the building.  The witness attempted to walk the suspect to security and the suspect fled out the front door and began speaking Spanish on her cellular phone.  The witness was able to snap a photo of the suspect before she was picked up by an escape vehicle with unknown out of state registration plates.  Later that evening, victims residing in the building began realizing their jewelry was missing. 

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Thortons Woodhill Knife Robbery
July 14, 2015

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JUST BEFORE 5AM A SUBJECT ENTERED THE GAS STATION ARMED WITH A LARGE KNIFE.  HE PRESENTED THE KNIFE TO THE CLERK AND DEMANDED ALL OF THE CASH FROM THE REGISTER.  THE CLERK COMPLIED AND THE SUSPECT FLED THE SCENE PRIOR TO OFFICERS ARRIVAL.

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Kirklevington Vehicle Break Ins
July 07, 2015

STATUS: SOLVED

IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS OF JUNE 16, 2015 THE VICTIM CAME OUTSIDE TO DISCOVER SOMEONE HAD THROWN A ROCK THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD OF HER VEHICLE CAUSING OVER FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS IN DAMAGE.  THE SUSPECT(S) USED THE HOLE TO OPEN THE DOOR AND STOLE THE VICTIMS WALLET FROM THE VEHICLE.  THE SUSPECT(S) THEN USED THE VICTIM’S STOLEN CREDIT CARDS NEARBY AND WAS CAPTURED ON CAMERA.  THERE HAVE BEEN MANY OTHER VEHICLE BREAK-INS IN THE AREA.

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Amando Franco Homicide
June 30, 2015

ONE YEAR AGO ON JULY 6, 2014 AT APPROXIMATELY 3PM POLICE RECEIVED A CALL OF SHOTS FIRED IN THE AREA OF GOODLOE AND RACE ST.  UPON ARRIVAL, OFFICERS LOCATED THE BODY OF AMANDA FRANCO ON THE FRONT PORCH OF 233 RACE ST.  SHE SUSTAINED GUNSHOT WOUNDS TO HER TORSO AND HEAD.  OFFICERS ATTEMPTED CPR AND SHE WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL BUT TRAGICALLY DID NOT SURVIVE. 

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Theft and Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card Suspect
June 23, 2015

STATUS: SOLVED

ON JANUARY 5, A VICTIM’S WALLET WAS STOLEN.  IMMEDIATELY THEREAFTER, A SUSPECT IS OBSERVED USING THE VICTIM’S STOLEN CREDIT CARDS AT 6 DIFFERENT LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT LEXINGTON.  THIS SUSPECT IS WANTED FOR QUESTIONING IN RELATED CASES.

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Sir Pizza Robbery
June 16, 2015

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ON FRIDAY MAY 22 AT 11PM, TWO MALE BLACK SUBJECTS ENTERED THE SIR PIZZA AT 2604 RICHMOND ROAD AND ATTEMPTED TO ROB THE STORE.  ONE SUBJECT IMPLIED HE HAD A WEAPON BY PLACING HIS HAND IN HIS POCKET WHILE THE OTHER ASSAULTED A FEMALE CUSTOMER AND ATTEMPTED TO STEAL HER WALLET.  THE VICTIM SCREAMED SUBSEQUENTLY SCARING THE SUSPECTS AWAY. 

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Chase Bank Robbery
June 09, 2015

STATUS: SOLVED

ON FRIDAY 05/29/2015 AT 9:30AM, A SUBJECT DESCRIBED AS MALE BLACK, LATE 30S 6’1” 180LBS WITH SHOULDER LENGTH DREADLOCKS ENTERED THE CHASE BANK AT 2590 RICHMOND RD.  HE JUMPED THE TELLER DOOR AND IMMEDIATELY DEMANDED CASH FROM ONE OF THE TELLERS.  WHEN SHE HESITATED OPENING THE DRAWER, HE SHOCKED HER IN THE BACK MULTIPLE TIMES WITH A STUN GUN.  THE SUSPECT THEN HELPED HIMSELF TO TWO OF THE TELLER DRAWERS AND STUFFED THE MONEY INTO A BLACK BACKPACK BEFORE FLEEING THE BANK.  HE WAS DESCRIBED AS WEARING A GRAY HAT, GRAY BANDANA, GRAY ZIPPER JACKET, GRAY SWEATPANTS, BLACK SHOES, AND LARGE DARK SUNGLASSES.  THE SUSPECT WAS LAST SEEN JUMPING A RETAINING WALL BEHIND THE CHOPHOUSE ON RICHMOND RD DURING HIS ESCAPE. 

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Public Library Sex Offender
May 27, 2015

ON MARCH 10 AND MAY 2, 2015 AT APPROXIMATELY 2:00PM THE DOWNTOWN LEXINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY HAS BEEN THE LOCATION OF A SUBJECT CAUGHT MASTURBATING WHILE STARING AT CHILDREN.  THE SUSPECT WAS OBSERVED MOVING THROUGH ROWS ON THE 2ND FLOOR LOOKING AT PATRONS AND CHILDREN FROM BETWEEN BOOKS AND PLEASURING HIMSELF.  BY THE TIME SECURITY WAS NOTIFIED AND RESPONDED, THE SUSPECT HAD FLED.  HE WAS CAPTURED ON VIDEO SURVEILLANCE. 

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Victorias Secret Thefts
May 26, 2015

STATUS: SOLVED

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FOR THE PAST TWO MONTHS, A RING OF THIEVES HAVE BEEN TARGETING VICTORIAS SECRET STORES IN LEXINGTON, LOUSIVILLE, AND SOUTHERN INDIANA.  DURING EACH THEFT, BETWEEN 2 AND 4 FEMALE BLACK SUBJECTS ENTER THE STORE CARRYING LARGE BAGS.  THEY LOAD UP THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN MERCHANDISE IN UNDER A MINUTE AND FLEE THE STORE.

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Experienced Thief
May 19, 2015

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LENS CRAFTERS OF LEXINGTON GREEN HAD SEVERAL PAIRS OF DESIGNER GLASSES STOLEN BY AN EXPERIENCED THIEF.  THE SUSPECT WAS WEARING A WIG, OBTAINED THE SHOWROOM CASE KEY, REMOVED SELECT ITEMS, AND DEFEATED THE SECURITY MECHANISMS DESIGNED TO ALERT STORE EMPLOYEES OF A THEFT IN PROGRESS.

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Space Center Storage Burglaries
May 12, 2015

Lexington Police are coordinating with outside agencies to identify the person pictured.  This suspect has broken into Space Center Storage facilities in Shelbyville and Lexington.  He has damaged over 100 individual units and stolen tools and collectibles from 20 victims valued at $25,000.  If you know this suspect, please contact Bluegrass Crime Stoppers at 859-253-2020 for a $1000 cash reward.

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Circle K Robbery
April 28, 2015

IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS OF FEBRUARY 8TH 2015 AROUND 4AM, TWO SUSPECTS ENTERED THE CIRCLE K GAS STATION AT 3470 RICHMOND ROAD.  THE FIRST SUBJECT WAS WEARING A TAN NY YANKEES BALLCAP AND POINTED A SILVER REVOLVER AT THE CLERK AND DEMANDED MONEY.  THE SECOND SUBJECT WAS WEARING A BLUE TOBAGGAN AND ACTED AS A LOOKOUT.  POLICE ARE SEEKING ANY INFORMATION LEADING TO THEIR ARRESTS.

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Cell Phone Store Burglaries
April 28, 2015

OVER THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS,  LEXINGTON CELL PHONE STORES HAVE BEEN REPEATEDLY BURGLARIZED BY THE SAME THREE SUSPECTS.  THERE HAVE BEEN SEVEN SEPARATE INCIDENTS AT T-MOBILE, SPRINT, AND AT&T STORES.  THE SUSPECTS HAVE STOLEN HUNDREDS OF DEVICES INCLUDING IPHONES, IPADS, AND OTHER VARIOUS PHONE MODELS TOTALING TENS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN INVENTORY.  POLICE ARE SEEKING ANY AND ALL INFORMATION CONNECTED TO THE CASES.

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