RYANWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION

"A Neighborhood Tradition since 1994"

NEWS FROM CITY OF FORT WORTH AND FWPD
FT WORTH POLICE INCIDENT REPORTS
NEIGHBORHOOD
CRIME ALERT!!




Fort Worth has been experiencing a series of burglaries with a unique method of operation on the south side of the city. Other cities in the Metroplex have also reported similar burglaries and it is very likely these incidents are being committed by the same actors.  These incidents generally occur between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Monday through Friday. Previously, victims reported that the suspects identified themselves as City of Fort Worth employees. The suspects apparently are using other aliases as well. 

The first suspect knocks on the front door of a residence and states that he is doing work on an adjacent property (usually tree trimming, but also reasons like pouring cement, installing sprinkler system, etc). The suspect states that this work will affect the owner’s property in some way and states he needs the owner to join him in the back yard so he can explain exactly what will be affected. In almost every incident, the victim is an elderly female who is at home alone.

The second suspect (often identified as a female) then enters the house while the owner is outside and steals jewelry, watches, coins and/or money from the residence.  In multiple reports, the first suspect receives a call while outside with the owner, so this might be a signal or means of communication between the two suspects.
It is unknown how the victims are targeted, but there appears to be a high level of planning and target selection in these incidents.



Suspect Information:
Suspect 1: Hispanic Male, 40-50 years old, 5’06” to 5’11”, the male is
often describe as “chubby,” between 210 lbs and 230 lbs.
Suspect 2: Hispanic Female, approx, 30 years old, 5’02” to 5’04”, 110 to 125 lb
Suspect Vehicle: White Chevy 4dr Avalanche with black accents

Anyone with information is asked to call the FWPD Crime Stoppers at (817)469-TIPS (8477). All calls are confidential; any information leading to the apprehension of these suspects may result in a reward.


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