TEMPLE, TX (July 29, 2026) – The Temple Police Department has located the suspect from the earlier incident and identified him as 33-year-old Bradley Coats. Mr. Coats has been transported to Bell County Jail and is being charged with Aggravated Robbery (Penal Code Section 29.03).
This case is under investigation, and no other information will be released at this time. Anyone with information should contact the Temple Police Department at 254-298-5500 or the Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-8477, where callers can report anonymously. Tips can also be submitted anonymously at bellcountycrimestoppers.com.
TEMPLE, TX (July 29, 2026) – The Temple Police Department is investigating an aggravated robbery.
At around 5:20 a.m. on Wednesday, July 29, officers were dispatched to the 3600 block of SW HK Dodgen Loop for an aggravated robbery. Upon arrival, officers learned a male suspect entered the business, displayed a handgun, threatened an employee, and stole a money pouch before fleeing on foot toward Ira Young Drive. Officers immediately searched the area and deployed an unmanned aerial system to assist in locating the suspect.
No injuries have been reported.
The suspect is described as a Black male with dreadlocks. He was last seen wearing black clothing, white and black shoes, and a fanny pack.
This case is under investigation, and no other information will be released at this time. Anyone with information should contact the Temple Police Department at 254-298-5500 or the Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-8477, where callers can report anonymously. Tips can also be submitted anonymously at bellcountycrimestoppers.com.
