Get Our Email Newsletter

Police Officer Accused of Stealing 14 Times While on Duty

A former Katy police officer is in trouble after allegedly stealing dozens of items from a local Walmart.

Investigators said Billy Allen Hammack was on duty and in uniform when he stole from the store on Market Place Drive at least 14 times in a one-month period. Hammack is charged with theft by a public servant and has been fired from his job with the Katy Police Department.

Investigators said Billy Allen Hammack was on duty and in uniform when he stole from the store on Market Place Drive at least 14 times in a one-month period. Hammack is charged with theft by a public servant and has been fired from his job with the Katy Police Department.

- Digital Partner -

According to court documents, Hammack’s theft spree started on July 25 and lasted until August 24. Surveillance cameras show him visiting the store almost daily on some weeks.

Katy police said they were first notified after a security guard reviewing surveillance footage saw Hammack pretending to scan products during an August 15 shopping trip.

Detectives used credit card records and the GPS from Hammack’s patrol car to link him to 13 other incidents.

The most expensive items Hammack is accused of stealing were, $88 ceiling fan he allegedly didn’t scan; $55 microwave with a $9.88 price tag, and a $35 flat iron that had a $9.18 price tag

The cheapest items were 24 packs of pencils worth .94 cents that he allegedly switched to 12 packs worth .47 cents. And the last item Hammack is accused of stealing was a bouquet of flowers worth $4.89.

LP Solutions

Hammack was a patrol officer who had been with KPD for about three years. The police department issued the following statement:

“Recently, a former Katy Police Officer was relieved of his duties by Police Chief J.N. Diaz as a result of a criminal investigation. The Katy Police Department presented its facts to the Harris County District Attorney’s Office for review. After their review, former Officer Billy Hammack. Newser was caught on surveillance footage by the retail store’s loss prevention associates committing theft. The associates then contacted Katy Police Department, who launched an investigation, which resulted in the Theft charge. Hammack was assigned to the Patrol Division and worked for the Department just under three years…”   KHOU*11 News

Loss Prevention Magazine updates delivered to your inbox

Get the free daily newsletter read by thousands of loss prevention professionals, security, and retail management from the store level to the c-suite.

What's New

Digital Partners

Become a Digital Partner

Violence in the Workplace

Download this 34-page special report from Loss Prevention Magazine about types and frequency of violent incidents, impacts on employees and customers, effectiveness of tools and training, and much more.

Webinars

View All | Sponsor a Webinar

Whitepapers

View All | Submit a Whitepaper

LP Solutions

View All | Submit Your Content

Loss Prevention Media Logo

Stay up-to-date with our free email newsletter

The trusted newsletter for loss prevention professionals, security and retail management. Get the latest news, best practices, technology updates, management tips, career opportunities and more.

No, thank you.

View our privacy policy.