Bluegrass Crime Stoppers
HOTLINE: (859) 253-2020

Harrodsburg and Lane Allen Burglaries
January 11, 2021

Two businesses were burglarized in the month of December by possibly same suspect.  The first businesses is located in the 1900 block of Harrodsburg Road was hit on Thursday, December 10th and Saturday, December 26th.  The suspect unlawfully entered the business and stole several items.  The second business is located in the 2000 block of Garden Springs and was hit on Thursday, December 17th.  All break-ins occurred in the early morning hours.

Vehicle Thefts lead to Attempted ATM thefts
January 04, 2021

On Wednesday, December 2nd, during the early hours there were two separate incidents in Lexington where stand alone ATM’s were removed using stolen vehicles.  The first incident occurred at an ATM on Walden Avenue and the second incident occurred on Southland Drive.  The four suspects appear to be in their 20’s or 30’s. 

Chainsaw Theft from small business on Winchester Road
December 28, 2020

On Sunday, October 25th a business in the 1100 block of Winchester Road fell victim to a theft of thousands of dollars worth of power tools.  Numerous individuals were caught on camera going back and forth from the business all day long.  The suspects cut through a fence on the property and used shopping carts to load up with chainsaws and blowers from the business. While some of the suspects have been identified, several have not. Can you help us identify any of these individuals?

Santa Anita Home Invasion
December 21, 2020

On Saturday, November 28th the Lexington Police Department was dispatched to a home on Santa Anita Drive. The homeowner advised sometime overnight two unknown suspect unlawfully entered his home while everyone was still asleep.  The suspects stole a purse and the victim’s vehicle.  The victim’s vehicle was recovered unoccupied the next day.  The homeowners had active cameras inside the residence that captured the suspects moving throughout their home.  If you can identify the suspects or know who may have committed this crime please contact Crime Stoppers anonymously below!

Powell County Missing Person
December 14, 2020

Shawn Glover is a missing person from Powell County.  He was last seen at the Clay City Inn on September 27th of 2019.  Shawn is a white male and stands at 5’11” and weighs approximately 140 pounds.  He has sandy brown hair and brown eyes.  If you have seen Shawn or know where he may be please contact your local law enforcement immediately.  See below how to contact Crime Stoppers anonymously.  We need the public’s help!

Marquis Avenue Commercial Burglary
December 07, 2020

BELOW SUSPECT IDENTIFIED AS DEREK MARTIN, DOB 01/15/1985.  THANK YOU!

On Thursday, October 8, the Lexington Police Department was dispatched to the 400 block of Marquis Avenue for a report of multiple business burglaries.  The owners reported break-ins overnight.  Numerous items were stolen including debit/credit cards.  These stolen cards were used shortly after at a local grocery store in Lexington.  Several weeks later they were unlawfully used again at another store in Lexington.  Several pictures of the suspect were caught on camera. 

Liquor Store Drive-by Shooting
November 30, 2020

On Saturday, November 7, 2020, an Officer with the Lexington Police Department heard shots fired in the 700 block of North Broadway.  Upon arrival he observed three individuals running from the area.  A white or silver 4 door passenger car had driven past and fired multiple shots out of the vehicle.  No injuries were reported but a nearby business did sustain minor damage.  If you have any knowledge of this crime please contact Bluegrass Crime Stoppers.

Mt. Sterling Robbery
November 23, 2020

On Monday, November 16th, an unknown male white entered a business in the 100 block of East Main Street in Mt. Sterling, KY.  The subject produced a small firearm and demanded money from the employee.  The suspect fled with cash in a dark colored 4 door Toyota Corolla.  

Henry Clay Credit Card Theft
November 16, 2020

On Tuesday, October 20, Officers with the Lexington Police Department were dispatched to the 300 block of Henry Clay Boulevard for a theft report.  The victim stated the incident occurred in the early morning hours of Wednesday, September 30, but she could not make a report until a later date.  The suspect (s) broke into her van, stole multiple credit cards, then charged over $1000.  Suspects are pictured below purchasing items at a local store.  

Gun Theft on Russell Cave Road
November 09, 2020

Mapleleaf Drive Trailer Theft
October 26, 2020

On Monday, May 25th at approximately 0430 hours a large black Haulmark XXL Trailer was stolen from the rear of a business in the 3000 block of Mapleleaf Drive.  The trailer itself is valued at approximately $5,000 while the various contents inside the trailer value at approximately $2,000.  The suspect was driving an older model black GMC pickup with a flat bed and red stripes on the doors.  The suspect was a male white.     

Georgetown Robbery Case
October 19, 2020

On Tuesday, August 25th, Carol Moore and an unknown male black suspect entered the victim’s residence on East Washington Street in Georgetown.  Both individuals stole several thousand dollars from the victim and then proceeded to assault him causing significant bruising to his face and fractured facial bones.  Warrants are currently out for Carol Moore but the identity of the male black suspect is unknown.  He is approximately 40-60 years of age.  If you have any knowledge of whom the additional suspect may be please contact Crime Stoppers using any of the options below.

Upper St package thefts
October 12, 2020

An apartment complex located in the 500 block of South Upper Street has recently been the target of multiple package thefts.  On 08/26/2020, late in the evening, a male white is seen on video removing packages from the mail room of the apartment complex.  On 09/07/20 the same male white is again seen removing packages.  At this time three separate victims from the apartment complex have come forward to report the theft of their packages.  If you can identify this package thief please reach out to Crime Stoppers.

Nicholasville American Flag Theft
October 05, 2020

On September 23rd not long after 10:00pm an unknown suspect stole a large American flag flying from the flagpole at Cumberland Machinery Movers in Jessamine County.  The flag was 20 feet by 30 feet.  The suspect vehicle appears to be a light colored Subaru Outback. Detectives are seeking any information on this case.

Augusta Drive Homicide
September 28, 2020

On Thursday, May 28, at 1:39AM, the Lexington Police Department responded to the 1800 block of Augusta Drive in reference to shots fired call.  Upon their arrival, they located Bruce Trice, 58, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.  Mr. Trice was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.  Detectives are seeking any information pertaining to the ongoing investigation.

Copper Run Auto Theft
September 21, 2020

In the early morning hours of Tuesday, July 28th an unknown suspect stole a 2019 white Ford Explorer from a residence in the 1400 block of Copper Run Boulevard.  The victim was able to use a GPS app to determine her vehicle was in the area of Russell Avenue.  When Officers recovered the vehicle they discovered it had sustained damage to the front and the rear.  The victim was also missing two Championship rings from the vehicle valued at more than $1,000.00

Chamption Preferred Auto-Vehicle Theft
September 14, 2020

In the early morning hours of Tuesday, June 9th two male suspects unlawfully entered the premises of Champion Preferred Auto in Jessamine County.  The suspects used force to gain access to the main building and stole a key to a 2019 Chevy Malibu that was parked on the lot.  The vehicle was recovered a short time late in Harrodsburg unoccupied.  Damage was sustained to the vehicle and to the business.  Please contact Crime Stoppers at the numbers below if you are able to identify or know the suspects that committed this crime.

Greenbrier Country Club Burglary
September 07, 2020

On Sunday, May 10, in the early morning hours two suspects unlawfully entered the premises at the Greenbrier Golf & Country Club on Bahama Road.  They gained access to a maintenance shed and destroyed multiple cameras on the property.  An employee subsequently arrived and the suspects fled before taking any items.  Over $1,000 worth of damage was done to the business. Detectives are seeking the public’s help with identifying the suspects. 

P3 Tips App for your smartphone
August 31, 2020

THE COMMUNITY PLAYS A VITAL ROLE IN HELPING TO SOLVE CRIME.  RECENTLY CRIME STOPPERS INTRODUCED A NEW MOBILE APP CALLED P3 TIPS.  IT’S COMPLETELY FREE AND CAN EASILY BE DOWNLOADED ON ANY SMARTPHONE.  IT IS VERY USER FRIENDLY AND THE BEST PART IS YOU CAN REMAIN COMPLETELY ANONYMOUS BY PROVIDING A TIP THIS WAY!  IT’S ALSO AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH, SPANISH OR FRENCH.  TIPSTERS NEVER PROVIDE THEIR NAMES, LOCATION OR CONTACT INFORMATION. FOR YEARS ANONYMOUS REPORTING TOOLS HAVE HELPED SOLVE THOUSANDS OF CRIMES HERE IN LEXINGTON AND CENTRAL KENTUCKY.  WE BELIEVE THIS NEW TOOL WILL DRASTICALLY HELP IN KEEPING DANGEROUS OFFENDERS OFF OF THE STREET AND ALLOW THE COMMUNITY TO PLAY A MORE ACTIVE ROLE IN HELPING TO KEEP  ALL OF CENTRAL KENTUCKY MORE SAFE. 

Fayette Mall Robbery
August 24, 2020

AT APPROXIMATELY 6:15P.M. ON SUNDAY, JULY, 26, THE LEXINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED TO A PERSONAL ROBBERY INSIDE THE FAYETTE MALL.  THE VICTIM WAS WORKING A KIOSK WHEN THE SUSPECT POINTED A FIREARM AT HIM AND DEMANDED CASH.  THE VICTIM COMPLIED AND THE SUSPECT FLED THE SCENE WITH AN UNDISCLOSED AMOUNT OF CASH.  THE MALE BLACK SUSPECT WAS DESCRIBED AS THIN AND ATHLETIC.