Substantial reward offered to help find killer of Derbyshire mum

Our charity is supporting an investigation into the death of a mother killed in a hit and run incident in Derbyshire.

We are offering a reward of up to £20,000 for key information leading to the conviction of anyone involved in her death.
 
25-year-old Alana Armstrong died at the scene of the collision in Batley Lane, Pleasley, at around 8pm on Tuesday 26 November.

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The collision involved an e-bike and a dark coloured 4x4, believed to be a Land Rover Discovery, which had followed two e-bikes before ramming one. This caused the rider and pillion passenger to fall off their bike. The car then drove away from the scene without stopping.
 
Alana, a mother to a six-year-old boy, was riding pillion on the bike that was hit. She was pronounced dead at the scene. 
 
The rider of the bike, a man in his 20s, was taken to hospital and has since had to have his leg amputated below the knee. He remains in hospital. 

A blue Land Rover Discovery vehicle has been recovered and forensically examined. 

*** Crimestoppers is supporting the investigation by offering up to £20,000 for information we exclusively receive - via our secure online form anonymously or by calling 0800 555 111 – that leads to the conviction of anyone involved in the killing of Alana Armstrong. The reward is available for three months and is due to expire on 2 March 2025. ***

“My heart goes out to Alana’s family and friends – and especially her little boy. She was a young mother who died in the most horrific way. 
 
“I would urge anyone who has any information to come forward to speak to our charity 100% anonymously, to bring justice to those responsible. We know it can be difficult for some people to speak directly to the police which is why Crimestoppers is here for you. 
 
“Our charity is completely independent of the police, and we’ve been passing on information about crime whilst guaranteeing anonymity since we were established decades ago. It’s a promise we have always kept.
 
“Crimestoppers is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We cannot trace your call or track your IP address. No one will ever know you contacted us. This means no police, no courts, no witness statements. You may think your information is insignificant, however it could make all the difference.”
 
Lydia Patsalides, Crimestoppers East Midlands Regional Manager  

*** Note: Information passed directly to the police will not qualify for a reward ***

Anonymity: We guarantee complete anonymity, meaning that people who call or contact us online can pass on what they know without ever giving any personal details. Computer IP addresses are never traced. Telephone calls are never recorded, there is no caller line display and no 1471 facility. 
 
Claiming a reward: The reward will only be payable for information passed directly to Crimestoppers and not to the police. A reward code must be asked for when calling us on 0800 555 111. If you contact our charity via our online form anonymously, the 'keeping in contact’ facility must be used, and a reward code must be requested on your initial contact with us. 
 
Read more about our rewards process – at the heart of which is ensuring you stay 100% anonymous.

 2 December 2024