Crime of the Week
If you have any information about these crimes or any person(s) involved, you are urged to call Crime Stoppers at or submit a Web Tip . You do not have to give your name. CRIME STOPPERS will pay a cash reward of up to $3,000 and you can remain anonymous.
Destin Robbery Suspect Sought
October 26, 2014
The attendant says a black male wearing a black mask, blue jeans, a gray sweater, and blue baseball cap came in around 9:30 p.m. He threatened her and demanded money before leaving, heading out the east side door. A witness says he saw the individual jump a fence on Lola Circle.
Anyone with information on the robbery is asked to contact the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office at 850-651-7400 or Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers at 850-863-TIPS, emeraldcoastcrimestoppers.com, or Text “TIP214 plus your message” to CRIMES (274637).
Information Sought in Animal Abuse Investigation
September 20, 2014
A separate reward is also being offered by the dogs` owner!
Attempt to Identify Robbery Suspect
September 01, 2014
Sheriff's Office Investigating Two FWB Armed Robberies
February 16, 2014
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two armed robberies Sunday evening (February 16th) that could be the work of the same two individuals.
The first took place around 9:20 p.m. as a pizza delivery person for Hungry Howie’s attempted to deliver food at a home on Placid Drive. He says a black male holding a rifle came at him from a wooded area across the street, accompanied by a white male with a knife.
The black male grabbed the pizza bag and took his cash. The victim says both appeared to be between 18 and 25 years of age.
Within thirty minutes from that report, the OCSO learned a black male armed with a rifle and a white male robbed the Subway restaurant at 231 Racetrack Road. Both were wearing black ski masks.
The clerk says the black male pointed the rifle at him and demanded money, then took some cash and they both left.
He says the man was wearing a black long sleeved shirt or jacket and black jeans. He also described the white male as wearing a grey bomber style jacket with black fabric on the shoulders and black jeans, along with white Nike tennis shoes with a black "swoosh" on them.
View a video of Subway robbery here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xc1suPY1VYg&feature=c4-overview&list=UUv9VTWnJpY90g9JhyNkkkuQ
Anyone with information on the armed robberies is asked to contact the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office at 850-651-7400 or Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers at 850-863-TIPS.
Theives Target Expensive Purses at Destin Store
January 26, 2014
The Okaloosa County Sheriff`s Office is investigating a break-in at a Destin store early Sunday morning (01/26/2014) which resulted in up to $75,000 in stolen merchandise.
An alarm went off around 5:40 a.m. at LuxExchange, located at 36150 Emerald Coast Parkway, Suite 103. A responding deputy found someone had forced their way in through the front main door and also ransacked an office inside. The owner estimated an initial loss of one-hundred purses and a $25,000 set of Louis Vuitton luggage.
Anyone with any information regarding the identity and whereabouts of this robbery suspect and who wants to be eligible for a cash reward of UP TO $1,000 is asked to call Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers at 863-TIPS (8477), report anonymously online at www.emeraldcoastcrimestoppers.com , text "TIP214 plus your tip" to 274637(CRIMES) or send a mobile tip using our new "Tipsubmit Mobile" application, which is a free download for iPhones, iPads, and Droids. (Text STOP to 274637 to cancel. Text HELP to 274637 for help. Msg&Data Rates May Apply.)
Info Sought in Destin Armed Robbery
January 22, 2014
Deputies were called to the Circle K at 701 Harbor Boulevard shortly before one a.m.
The clerk says a black man wearing a black baseball cap and a purple sweatshirt came in with a black knife, pointed it at him, and demanded money. The robber left the store heading west on foot.
Anyone with any information regarding the identity and whereabouts of this robbery suspect and who wants to be eligible for a cash reward of UP TO $1,000 is asked to call Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers at 863-TIPS (8477), report anonymously online at www.emeraldcoastcrimestoppers.com , text "TIP214 plus your tip" to 274637(CRIMES) or send a mobile tip using our new "Tipsubmit Mobile" application, which is a free download for iPhones, iPads, and Droids. (Text STOP to 274637 to cancel. Text HELP to 274637 for help. Msg&Data Rates May Apply.)
Info Sought in Destin Armed Burglary
December 16, 2013
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is working to track down a man who attempted to burglarize a room at the Holiday Inn Express in Destin and then pulled a gun on a witness.
On December 16 at approximately 5:45 p.m. a white male was seen attempting to gain entry into a room by using a screwdriver to pry open the door. When the man was confronted he pulled out a handgun and pointed it at the witness. He then fled in a silver or gold four-door sedan, possibly a Buick or Ford Taurus, keeping the gun pointed at the witness the entire time.
The suspect is described as a white male between 45-59 years old with a medium build, approximately 6’ tall, and was wearing a green jacket, a dark colored hat and what appeared to be prescription glasses.
Anybody with information about this incident may possibly become eligible for a cash reward of UP TO $1,000 by contacting Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers at 863-TIPS (863-8477), or toll-free at 1-888-654-TIPS. Anonymous tips can also be submitted on-line at www.emeraldcoastcrimestoppers.com.
Crime Stoppers callers are never required to reveal their identity nor testify in court. A code number system is used to pay cash rewards without compromising the tipster’s identity.
Crime Stoppers pays cash rewards of up to $1,000 for information that helps solve crimes, or leads to the location of wanted fugitives, illegal drugs, or recovery of stolen property. Crime Stoppers is a non-profit, community organization; it is not a government program or law enforcement agency, and no taxpayer dollars are used in its reward fund.
Info Sought in Destin Attempted Robbery
November 03, 2013
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is working to track down a man who attempted to rob the Big Boss Convenience Store located at 34884 Emerald Coast Parkway in Destin yesterday afternoon.
At approximately 4:10 p.m. a man approached the counter and demanded money at knifepoint. The clerk attempted to reason with the suspect and the man left the store without any money.
The robber is described as a white male in his mid twenties, approximately 6’ tall, 210 pounds and was wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt, khaki pants, red and blue shoes, and had a dark blue bandana covering part of his face. The victim stated the suspect’s clothes appeared worn and dirty.
Anybody with information about this incident may possibly become eligible for a cash reward of UP TO $1,000 by contacting Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers at 863-TIPS (863-8477), or toll-free at 1-888-654-TIPS. Information can also be provided anonymously by texting “TIP214 plus the message” to CRIMES (274637). Anonymous tips can also be submitted on-line at www.emeraldcoastcrimestoppers.com. Crime Stoppers callers are never required to reveal their identity nor testify in court. A code number system is used to pay cash rewards without compromising the tipster’s identity.
Info Sought in Armed Robbery & Shooting Investigation
October 22, 2013
27-year old Levi Jernigan says he was entering his business, American Wholesale, at 515 Lovejoy Road around 10:30 Tuesday night when he was approached by two black males wearing dark clothing and masks.
Jernigan says one of the men pulled out a handgun and demanded his backpack. Jernigan however began to step back and run away when he was shot in the back. The robbers took Jernigan’s backpack and fled. Jernigan flagged down a motorist on Lovejoy Road and asked to be taken to the hospital. The driver was en route when he spotted two Fort Walton Beach Police officers at the nearby Chevron station and stopped for help. Jernigan was later taken by medical helicopter to a Pensacola hospital where at last report he was doing well.
A search of the surrounding area did not turn up any immediate suspects.
Anyone with any information regarding this incident and who wants to be eligible for a cash reward of UP TO $1,000 is asked to call Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers at 863-TIPS (8477), report anonymously online at www.emeraldcoastcrimestoppers.com, text "TIP214 plus your tip" to 274637(CRIMES) or send a mobile tip using our new "Tipsubmit Mobile" application, which is a free download for iPhones, iPads, and Droids. (Text STOP to 274637 to cancel. Text HELP to 274637 for help. Msg&Data Rates May Apply.)
.Info Sought In Walton County Animal Cruelty Case
September 14, 2013
The Walton County Sheriff`s Office is working to track down who shot and killed a family dog in the Mossy Head area. On 09/14/2013, horseback riders discovered the body of a dog in the woods near Richardson Road in Mossy Head. The dog was identified as a 2-year old Rottweiler named "Helo" who went missing from his home in Mossy Head on the morning of 09/12/2013.
Anyone with any information regarding this incident and who wants to be eligible for a cash reward of UP TO $1,000 is asked to call Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers at 863-TIPS (8477), report anonymously online at www.emeraldcoastcrimestoppers.com , text "TIP214 plus your tip" to 274637(CRIMES) or send a mobile tip using our new "Tipsubmit Mobile" application, which is a free download for iPhones, iPads, and Droids. (Text STOP to 274637 to cancel. Text HELP to 274637 for help. Msg&Data Rates May Apply.)
The Humane Society of the United States is also offering a reward of up to $5,000 in this case:
Info Sought in Mary Esther Business Robbery
September 12, 2013
The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is working to track down a man who robbed the Waffle House located at 2060 W. Highway 98 in Mary Esther shortly after midnight this morning.
Three employees and one customer were in the business when a white male wearing a “worn” looking blue or grey hoodie and jeans approached the cash register and handed the clerk a note demanding money. The suspect then fled east behind the building with an undisclosed amount of money.
The robber is described as a white male between 5’10”-6’ tall, 180-200 pounds with a chubby face and dark hair and dark facial hair.
Anyone with any information regarding the identity and whereabouts of this robbery suspect and who wants to be eligible for a cash reward of UP TO $1,000 is asked to call Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers at 863-TIPS (8477), report anonymously online at www.emeraldcoastcrimestoppers.com , text "TIP214 plus your tip" to 274637(CRIMES) or send a mobile tip using our new "Tipsubmit Mobile" application, which is a free download for iPhones, iPads, and Droids. (Text STOP to 274637 to cancel. Text HELP to 274637 for help. Msg&Data Rates May Apply.)
Attempt to Identify FWB Robbery Suspect
August 12, 2013
The first robbery attempt took place around 10:30 p.m. at Alvin’s Island on Okaloosa Island. A man walked up to an employee and demanded cash from the register. She was unable to open the register and he left empty-handed.
While deputies were on the scene investigating that attempted robbery, a call came in of a second one at eleven p.m. at the Waffle House on Racetrack Road.
The suspect came in and handed a worker a note demanding money. He then took cash and left. The descriptions of the suspect and his clothing matched in both incidents; a white male wearing a white shirt, white shorts, and white hat with a towel around his shoulders.
Anyone with information on the crimes is asked to contact the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office at 850-651-7400 or Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers at 850-863-TIPS.
Info Sought in Baker Pharmacy Burlgary
July 25, 2013
One of the suspects was wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt with the word “Adidas” on the front in white letters, grey shorts, grey and black gloves, and black and teal colored tennis shoes. He had the hood of the shirt pulled over his head and a white piece of cloth under the hood. The second suspect was wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt and also had the hood pulled over his head. Over the hood, he had a navy blue toboggan over his head and face. He was wearing dark blue jeans with a white design sewn on the right rear pocket and black and white tennis shoes. Suspects’ race is unknown.
Anyone with information who wishes to remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a cash reward of UP TO $1,000 is asked to call Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers at 863-TIPS (8477), report anonymously online at www.emeraldcoastcrimestoppers.
Info Sought in FWB Shooting Investigation
June 27, 2013
STATUS: SOLVEDThe Fort Walton Beach Police is investigating a shooting that left one dead and one injured on June 27, 2013. At approximately 3:15 p.m. officers responded to a shooting incident that occurred at Spanish Villa Condominiums, located on Marshall Drive. While responding to the call for service, a second call came in to the Police Department regarding injured persons in a vehicle near the intersection of West Audrey Drive and Sullivan Street. Responding officers determined the incidents were related and provided assistance to two subjects in the vehicle until medical personnel could arrive. One victim was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital and the other victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Anyone with any information regarding this shooting can call Detective Tracy Hart with the Fort Walton Beach Police Department at (850) 833-9537. Anyone with information who wishes to remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a cash reward of UP TO $1,000 is asked to call Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers at 863-TIPS (8477), report anonymously online at www.emeraldcoastcrimestoppers.com , text "TIP214 plus your tip" to 274637(CRIMES) or send a mobile tip using our new "Tipsubmit Mobile" application, which is a free download for iPhones, iPads, and Droids.
Info Sought in Habitat for Humanity Burglary
June 17, 2013
Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers and the Walton County Sheriff`s Office are asking for information about a recent burglary that occurred at Habitat to Humanity in Freeport.
Deputies responded to the business on the morning of 06/18/2013 and discovered that someone had forced entry and stole approximately $7,500 worth of computer equipment and tools.
Anyone with any information regarding this burglary may contact Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers anonymously at 863-TIPS (8477), report anonymously online at www.emeraldcoastcrimestoppers.com , text "TIP214 plus your tip" to 274637(CRIMES).
Info Sought in Mary Esther Robbery
May 27, 2013
Two employees and a shopper were inside when the robbers instructed one of the employees to open the store safe and give them any cash. All three of the individuals were tied up but were able to get free after the pair left the store. One of the witnesses said she heard a loud, diesel type of engine outside the store at the time of their departure.
Anyone with information on the armed robbery is asked to contact the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office at 850-651-7400 or Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers at 850-863-TIPS.
Info Sought in FWB Shooting Death
April 29, 2013
The suspects are described as black males who were wearing hoodies and had their lower faces covered. They were last seen running on the north side of the apartment complex.
Crestview Police Investigating Taco Bell Robbery
February 02, 2013
Employees advised that a black female and a black male entered into the business armed with firearms, and demanded money and the employee’s cellular phones. The suspects then fled the business on foot in an unknown direction of travel, with an undetermined amount of money.
One of the suspects has been described as a black male approximately 6 foot tall, wearing a pair of gloves, a grey hooded jacket, blue shirt, and a blue bandanna concealing his face.
The second suspect was described as a black female, approximately 5 foot 8 inches tall, wearing all black clothing, gloves, with a white undershirt. She was also wearing sunglasses and concealing her face with a blue bandanna.
If anyone has any information in regards to this case, or may have information on the suspects. Please contact the Crestview Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division at 850-682-3544, or contact Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers at 850-863-TIPS (8477).
Info Sought in FWB Hotel Robbery
January 12, 2013
If you have any information about this robbery, or any violent crime, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at (840) 863-TIPS (8477). You can also submit tips online at www.emeraldcoastcrimestoppers.
Info Sought in FWB Robbery
December 11, 2012
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