Can You Help Get These Dangerous Criminals Off the Streets in the Big Country?

This week’s Most Wanted list in Abilene is led by Aaron Joel Esmerado, who is wanted for assault on a peace officer. With 10 individuals on this week's list, Crime Stoppers along with the Abilene Police Department, the Taylor County Sheriff's Office, and the Texas Department of Public Safety are asking, "Can you help us get these guys and gals off the streets of Abilene, the Big Country and/or West Texas?"

Abilene Crime Stoppers: A Legacy of Protecting the Community

Since 1981, Abilene Crime Stoppers (ACS) has been an essential force in deterring crime and solving cases in Abilene and surrounding areas. Abilene Crime Stoppers has worked tirelessly along with the Abilene Police Department (APD) and other law enforcement agencies to ensure that these dangerous criminals are brought to justice with the help of our awesome community and members like you.

Anonymity is Key: How You Can Help Without Revealing Your Identity

Your anonymity is ACS's number one priority. The APD, Crime Stoppers, and state law enforcement don’t need to know who you are, only what you know. If you have any information on these wanted individuals, you could play a critical role in making our streets safer while remaining anonymous.

Cash Rewards for Tips: Get Paid to Keep Abilene Safe

As a reward for helping, Crime Stoppers is offering $1,000 for information leading to the arrest of Aaron Joel Esmerado, a 31-year-old Hispanic male this week's featured criminal. The other nine individuals on the list each carry a $500 reward. Call 325-676-TIPS (8477) to submit information and potentially put cash in your pocket.

To submit a tip anonymously Online Click Here, or call 325-676-TIPS (8477).

LOOK: These are The Top 10 Most Wanted By Abilene Crime Stoppers This Week

How Crime Stoppers Works: A Community Effort Against Crime

One way ACS has been successful is by distributing photos and information on criminals with active warrants. This visibility, paired with the vigilant eyes of Abilene residents, has made our community safer. Without tips from citizens like you, the capture of many dangerous felons wouldn’t be possible.

Submit a Tip and Make a Difference

If you recognize anyone from the Most Wanted list or have information that could help the police, contact Abilene Crime Stoppers by calling 325-676-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online to keep your identity confidential. Your involvement could be the difference in getting these individuals off of our streets.

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