Crime & Safety
Frisco Police Ask for Community Help in Robbery Investigation
The incident occurred on June 29.
The Frisco Police Department is asking for the community's help investigating a robbery that occurred at the Frisco Athletic Center on June 29.
The department put the request for public assistance in a Wednesday social media post.
According to the post, police responded to a call about a robbery involving a firearm that occurred in the parking lot of the Frisco Athletic Center at approximately 8 p.m.
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Police learned that the robbery occurred following a pre-arranged meeting at the location with the involved parties. The suspects left in a blue and white Ford Bronco before officers arrived.
Officers determined that the Bronco belonged to a nearby resident and later located the Bronco at a fast-food restaurant a few miles from the center. Officers interviewed the people in the Bronco, but learned that the person with the handgun was not there.
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Detectives and school resource officers conducted a preliminary investigation that revealed the individuals involved are juveniles enrolled in Frisco ISD. The post states that "all parties identified in the incident will be held accountable for their actions."
The department is asking anyone with information about the case or related offenses to call 972-292-6010. Residents can also submit anonymous tips by texting FRISCOPD and the tip to 847411 or by using the Frisco PD app.
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