Attempt to Identify Arson Suspects

Example of truck seen.

On July 10, 2013 at approximately 3:30 pm, a man was seen taking a gas can out of the back of white Ford truck and pouring the gas near telephone poles used as parking blocks at Red Mountain Park, located at 7745 E Brown Rd in Mesa. The unknown white male was described as 6 foot, 180 pounds, with brown hair, between 20-30 years old. The male was seen leaving in a newer white Ford Super Cab/Extended Cab with a white soft Tonneau cover. An example photograph, not the actual vehicle is at right.

 

On July 8, 2013 at approximately 9:55 pm, numerous fires were set in the area of 6600 E Redmont in Mesa. An unknown white male was seen in the area but no suspect description or vehicle was given.

In addition, numerous dumpster fires have also been reported. No relationship between these arsons has been confirmed. 

 

Please submit any information regarding the crime or identity of the suspect(s) through the “Submit a Tip” option at www.CrimeReports.com or text information to 274-637 (CRIMES). Begin your message with MESAPD. You can also call 480-644-2211 and select option 2. 

 

Refer to report number 20131910448.

Home Invasion

On June 20, 2013 at approximately 6:27 pm, two suspects forcefully entered an occupied residence in the area of Extension and 2nd Street. Suspect #1 was holding a hand gun. The suspects rummaged through the household, exited the residence and got into a black or dark blue Mercedes SUV and left the area.

Suspect #1 is described as a White or Hispanic male, approximately 5’08” tall, 175 pounds, dark hair with sideburns extending below his ears. He was last seen wearing a blue baseball cap, dark colored long sleeve shirt, black pants, and white and gray tennis shoes.

Suspect #2 is described as a White or Hispanic male, approximately 6’ tall, 175 pounds, with brown collar length hair. He was last seen wearing a gray long sleeve shirt, dark colored jeans, a hoodie, white and black tennis shoes, and gloves. 

Please submit any information regarding the crime or identity of the suspect(s) through the “Submit a Tip” option at www.CrimeReports.com or text information to 274-637 (CRIMES). Begin your message with MESAPD. You can also call 480-644-2211 and select option 2.

Refer to report number 20131710638.

24 Hour Exceptional Incident Report

DATE & TIME: 07/11/2013 23:29:00
DISTRICT: Red Mountain
SHIFT: Graves
CRIME CATEGORY: Narcotics/Drugs (Heroin)
DR#: 20131920776
LOCATION: 1721 E University
SUSPECTS: Gustavo Vender
NOTES: On the above date and time, an officer stopped a male subject for walking in the roadway. The suspect initially stopped and then fled on foot when he saw backup officers arrive. Officers gave chase and S/Vender was nearly struck by a motorist while running across University. S/Vender was caught in the back fenced yard of 418 N. Hall. S/Vender was taken into custody and a Tec-9 handgun was located in his waistband. S/Vender also had drug paraphernalia and Heroin on his person. S/Vender was on probation and a prohibited possessor. S/Vender was warned about any hidden drugs on his person and taking them into the jail. S/Vender denied any more drugs on his person;  once at the jail another piece of Heroin was located inside his sock.

Thefts at Commercial Buildings

Thefts from buildings located at 6020 E. Arbor, 6116 E. Arbor and 6242 E. Arbor in Mesa.

On June 25, 2013 at approximately 10:45 am, a white male, with a lower lip piercing, facial hair along jaw line with a thin mustache and slight goatee, tattoos on both biceps, usually wearing a baseball cap, was pictured removing security cameras off of the listed buildings. 

Please submit any information regarding the crime or identity of the suspect(s) through the “Submit a Tip” option at www.CrimeReports.com or text information to 274-637 (CRIMES). Begin your message with MESAPD. You can also call 480-644-2211 and select option 2.

Refer to report numbers 20131160255, 20131270522 and 20131540227.

Armed Robbery / Home Invasion

Composite of  Suspect #1.

On  May 27, 2013 at approximately 1:20 am, two suspects forcefully entered the victim’s residence in the vicinity of Dobson and University. One of the suspects was armed with a handgun. The suspects were violent and demanded money from the victims. After seeing another victim in the residence, the suspects fled the house.

Suspect #1 is described as a black male, light skinned, 5’08” tall, early 20s, with short black hair. He was last seen wearing a white sweatshirt, blue jeans, gloves, carrying a handgun. 

Suspect #2 is described as a black male, light skinned, 5’11” tall, early 20s. He was last seen wearing a white shirt. The suspects were last seen fleeing the area in an unknown make sedan east bound from the scene. 

Please submit any information regarding the crime or identity of the suspect(s) through the “Submit a Tip” option at www.CrimeReports.com or text information to 274-637 (CRIMES). Begin your message with MESAPD. You can also call 480-644-2211 and select option 2.

Refer to case number 20131470051.

Bank Robbery

Surveillance photos of suspect.

On June 11, 2013 at approximately 1:13 pm at the 1st Convenience Bank located at 240 W Baseline (inside the Walmart), the suspect approached a teller, informed them a robbery was taking place and demanded money. The teller complied and gave the suspect an unknown sum of cash. The suspect left the Walmart and was seen walking westbound toward Country Club Dr. This suspect may be responsible for similar bank robberies.

The suspect is described as a black male, 5’10”-6’ tall, 190-200 pounds, medium complexion, with a mustache and goatee. Last seen wearing a light tan or gray long sleeve shirt, blue jeans, and an ASU baseball hat. 

Please submit any information regarding the crime or identity of the suspect(s) through the “Submit a Tip” option at www.CrimeReports.com or text information to 274-637 (CRIMES). Begin your message with MESAPD. You can also call 480-644-2211 and select option 2.

Refer to report number 20131620408.

AG Massage Armed Robbery Series

If you have any information regarding this case you may contact Silent Witness at W-I-T-N-E-S-S, that’s 480-948-6377, or toll free at 1-800-343-TIPS.You can also leave an anonymous tip on the silent witness website at silentwitness.org. Remember, you remain completely anonymous and could earn a cash-reward for information leading to the arrest and/or indictment of the suspect/s of this crime. You must contact Silent Witness prior to arrest or indictment to be eligible for any reward

Armed Robbery Series

On three occasions over the past 7 months,  the pictured suspect has entered the AG Massage located at 6247 E. Main St. and pointed a gun at the employee, demanding money. After the suspect obtains the money, he leaves the business on foot. The suspect has become increasingly violent towards the employee, physically assaulting her during the most recent robbery.

 

Suspect is described as a white male, 25-30 years old, 5’08”-5’09” tall, 160-165 lbs., with short brown hair and unshaven. In the last two robberies, the suspect was last seen wearing a light colored baseball hat with a mesh back and Bass Pro Shop logo on front.

 

Please submit any information regarding the crime or identity of the suspect(s) through the “Submit a Tip” option at www.CrimeReports.com or text information to 274-637 (CRIMES). Begin your message with MESAPD. You can also call 480-644-2211 and select option 2.

 

Refer to report numbers 20131840613, 20131440765, & 20123400633.

Surveillance photos of suspect.

CRIME STATS - JUNE

The following are the top 5 calls for service and arrests for each patrol district -- 6/01/2013 through 6/30/2013.

DOBSON		CENTRAL
Call Type	Frequency	Call Type	Frequency
Subjects Disturbing	417	Subjects Disturbing	369
Check Welfare	329	Check Welfare	352
Other Agency Assist	205	Other Agency Assist	211
Loud Music/Noise	192	Suspicious Activity	182
Suspicious Activity	165	Warrant Arrest	170
Arrests	Frequency	Arrests	Frequency
Robbery	4	Rape	1
Aggravated Assault	10	Robbery	9
Breaking & Entering	3	Aggravated Assault	16
Theft	42	Breaking & Entering	6
GTA	4	Theft	55
Alcohol/DUI	62	GTA	3
Other Assaults	31	Alcohol/DUI	76
Disorderly Conduct	19	Other Assaults	40
Drugs	40	Disorderly Conduct	26
Fiscal/Forgery	16	Drugs	49
Loitering/Runaway	7	Fiscal/Forgery	11
Vandalism	26	Loitering/Runaway	11
All Other	174	Sex Offenses	3
		Vandalism	25
		All Other	269
TOTAL	438	TOTAL	600

RED MOUNTAIN		SUPERSTITION
Call Type	Frequency	Call Type	Frequency
Subjects Disturbing	389	Check Welfare	303
Check Welfare	372	Subjects Disturbing	252
Burglary Alarm	290	Burglary Alarm	246
Other Agency Assist	205	Other Agency Assist	191
Suspicious Activity	200	Suspicious Activity	172
Arrests	Frequency	Arrests	Frequency
Homicide	2	Rape	1
Robbery	7	Robbery	1
Aggravated Assault	7	Aggravated Assault	2
Breaking & Entering	8	Breaking & Entering	9
Theft	58	Theft	74
GTA	3	GTA	1
Alcohol/DUI	69	Alcohol/DUI	47
Other Assaults	55	Other Assaults	24
Drugs	36	Disorderly Conduct	13
Fiscal/Forgery	12	Drugs	19
Loitering/Runaway	28	Fiscal/Forgery	5
Sex Offenses	2	Loitering/Runaway	6
Vandalism	23	Vandalism	8
All Other	147	All Other	72
TOTAL	494	TOTAL	282

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