Here's a list of recent activities drawing the attention of North Texas Law Enforcement. List compiled on Aug. 4, 2011.
Fort Worth: Bank Robbery
Liberty Bank located at 2424 Merrick Street on Fort Worth was robbed Tuesday. An unarmed man walked into the bank, approached the teller and presented a note demanding money. After the teller handed over an undisclosed amount of cash, the suspect took off and was last seen running north bound on Hulen Street. He is described as a white male, approximately 40 years of age, 5'2" to 5' 5" tall with a slender build and salt and pepper hair. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Michael Baggott at 817-989-3330 or Crime Stoppers at 817-469-TIPS (8477).
Dallas County Deputy Constable Shoots Teen
A Dallas County deputy constable is on paid leave after he allegedly shot a knife-wielding 17-year-old Wednesday. The suspect, Zechariah Way of Garland, was taken to Baylor University Medical Center where he was in serious but stable condition, said Garland police spokesman Joe Harn. He now faces two counts of aggravated assault on a peace officer upon his release, Harn told the Dallas Morning News.
Thief Crashes Semi
A man crashed an 18-wheeler full of steel bars into a highway median late Tuesday in southeast Dallas, authorities said. The thief was exiting Interstate 20 onto Highway 175 when he lost control and slammed into the center wall, causing several other collisions. No one was hurt in any of the wrecks. Police continue their search for the thief, who fled the scene of the accident.
