On May 11, 2013 at approximately 5:24am,  the Anchorage Fire Department responded to a report of a commercial restaurant fire at 8201 Old Seward Hwy, The Sunrise Grill and Pancake House. Since the fire was reported the Anchorage Fire Department has been investigating the fire and the circumstances surrounding it.

In the early morning hours of January 9, 2010, at about 2:00 a.m., Officer Jason Allen was sitting in his patrol car at 14th Avenue and Medfra Street when he was ambushed.  Officer Allen suffered several gunshot wounds in this horrific attack.  The suspects were driving a late 80s or early 90s model dark sedan.  If you have any information as to the person(s) responsible call Crime Stoppers at 561-STOP or submit your tip using this secure website.

To be eligible for the $25,000 reward, you cannot remain anonymous.  Persons must be willing to work with police toward a successful prosecution.  The hotline to work with police and be eligible for the $25,000 reward is 786-8860. 

UAA Police are looking trying to identify person(s) responsible for a copper theft that occurred between 3 PM on October 17 to 7 AM on October 18, 2012.

Unknown persons entered the 3rd floor of the UAA Science Building, located at 3150 Alumni Road, and stole 3 spools of copper. One spool contained 1000` of copper, the other two spools contained about 820 ` of copper. The value of the stolen copper is estimated at $2,300.

If you have information as to the persons responsible for this theft, or know where the stolen copper is located, call Crime Stoppers at 561-STOP or submit your tip anonymously using this website.

On Thursday, October 4, 2012 the Anchorage Fire Department responded to the report of a large vehicle fire at Titan Topsoil near W. 106^th and C Street.  Upon arrival crews found a large excavator on fire. The operator’s cab was fully involved with fire starting to extend into the engine compartment area under the cowling.  The cause of the fire is ruled as incendiary.  The equipment was heavily damaged and the estimated loss is $50,000 to $75,000.  There were no injuries as a result of the fire.

The fire investigator is seeking the public’s help in trying to identify those responsible.  If you may information concerning this fire call Crime Stoppers at 561-STOP or submit your tip anonymously using this website.

            Anchorage Police need your help in identifying this robber.  On August 27, 2012, this man entered the Carrs Grocery store located at 5600 Debarr Road and attempted to steal several grocery items.  When loss prevention officers confronted the subject in the parking lot of the store, he pulled a gun on the officers and then fled the scene on foot.

            The robber is described as a white male in his 20`s, about 5`10" tall, average build, with short blonde hair.

            If you have information as to the identity of this robber, call Crime Stoppers at 561-STOP or submit your tip anonymously at using this website.

Anchorage Police need your help in identifying this robbery suspect. On May 5, 2012, at about 2:45 a.m., a lone male entered the Holiday Station located at the 1400 block of Bragaw and, at gunpoint, demanded money from the two clerks. After obtaining an undisclosed amount of cash, the robber fled the store on foot.

The suspect is described as a medium to light skinned black male, approximately 20 to 30 years of age, 6’2" to 6’4" tall, with a thin build. He was last seen wearing a light gray Members Only style jacket, dark colored hoody, dark gray sweatpants, white and dark tennis shoes, dark glasses and a light colored mask covering his nose and mouth.

If you have information as to the identity of this robber, call Crime Stoppers at 561-STOP or submit your tip anonymously at www.anchoragecrimestoppers.com.

In the early morning hours of Sunday, February 26, 2012 at approximately 5:57a.m., Anchorage Fire and Police responded to a fire at the Neeser Construction offices located at  504 w. 25^th Avenue.  A 40 ft construction trailer and nearby building were damaged.   Surveillance video captured the image of an unknown individual seen crossing the property to the trailer / fire scene location and a few minutes later flames erupting.  The suspect was last seen wearing a light blue hooded shirt or jacket, a white t-shirt that extended beyond the jacket and dark colored jeans.  The cause of this fire was determined to be incendiary or intentional. 

The Anchorage Fire Investigator is seeking the publics help in identifying those responsible.  If you know the identity of the person(s) responsible for this arson, call Crime Stoppers at 561-STOP (7867) or submit your tip using this website.

The evening of November 16 at about 11:33 p.m., The Anchorage Fire and Police Departments responded to the report of multiple alarms being activated at 2001 E 5^th Ave, Vito’s Auto Sales. 

Upon arrival, crews discovered that someone forced entry into the south side of the building then introduced an unknown accelerant and ignited a fire in the lobby/office area of the business.  This fire maybe related to a vandalism reported a few days prior to the fire on November 14^th where unknown suspect/s vandalized several vehicles at this location.

If you know the identity of the person responsible for this arson, call Crime Stoppers at 561-STOP or submit your tip using this website.

On Wednesday morning, October 12th at approximately 3:00am the Anchorage Fire Department Communications Center received a 9-1-1 call reporting a residential structure fire at 9501 Kavik St.  

Investigation into the fire has revealed that the suspect(s) forced entry into the residence, dumped an accelerant in the living room area and ignited the fire while the occupants were sleeping.

The three occupants of the residence were transported to a local hospital.  One dog was found alive hiding under a bed in one of the bedrooms and unfortunately several cats perished as a result of the fire.

If you have information as to the person(s) responsible for this arson, call Crime at  561-STOP (7867) or submit your tip anonymously using this website.

On December 22, 2011, at about 1:25 a.m., a man entered and robbed the Holiday Convenience Store located at 8803 Jewel Lake Road. At gunpoint, he demanded that the clerk give him cash from the register. The clerk complied and the robber fled on foot, east on 88th Avenue toward the Jewel Lake Villa Apartments.

The robber is described as a black male, 18-30 years old, approximately 6` tall. He was wearing a black hoodie with a logo on the left chest area, black pants, dark skater-style shoes, gray gloves and a black or navy blue and white bandana.

If you have information as to the identity of this robber, call Anchorage Crime Stoppers at 561-STOP or submit your tip anonymously using this website.

Anchorage Police are asking for help from the public in identifying a person of interest in a shooting that took place at the Holiday Convenience Store, located at 68^th and Lake Otis, at about 6 a.m. on December 8, 2011.

Police need to speak to the person pictured here.  He is described as a light skinned black male.  He was driving an older model brown and tan Chevy sedan that has the fuel cap under the rear license plate.

If you know who this man is, call Crime Stoppers at 561-STOP or submit your tip online using this website.