Aggravated Robbery Suspects in the 3800 block of Old Spanish Trail.

 

Houston PD #55829-26

The Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division needs the public's assistance identifying the suspect responsible for an Aggravated Robbery.   On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at around 6:40 am, the complainant was working at a general gas station, located at the 3800 block of Old Spanish Trail, in Houston, Texas. Multiple suspects entered the location, attempting to buy alcohol. The complainant refused to sell the items, when one of the suspects displayed a rifle and assaulted the complainant. All suspects then fled the location following the incident. Suspect description: #1: Female, red shoulder length hair wearing a black tank top, light colored pajama pants, and black flip flops. #2: Female with long black and blonde braids wearing black tank top, black Jordan shorts, and brown slip-on shoes. #3: Male wearing a gray GAP hoodie, gray sweatpants, and black Nike slides #4: Male wearing a black hoodie, black sweatpants, black face cover and white socks with no shoes #5: Male with black hair wearing a gray Nike hoodie with red lettering, ripped blue jeans, and black shoes

Please contact Crime Stoppers of Houston DIRECTLY if you have any information related to this investigation. Information leading to the charging and/or arrest of any felony suspects may result in a cash payment up to $5,000. Tipsters MUST contact Crime Stoppers DIRECTLY to remain anonymous and to be considered for a cash payment by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477), submitting an online tip at www.crime-stoppers.org or through the Crime Stoppers mobile app.

ARRESTED: Suspect arrested and charged with Aggravated Robbery (DW) and Aggravated Assault (DW)

Houston PD # 178815-26

ARRESTED: Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested for Aggravated Robbery (DW) and Aggravated Assault (DW), stemming from an incident that occurred on Monday, February 09, 2026, at around 2:15 am, at a club parking lot, located at the 8300 block of Southwest Fwy OB, in Houston, Texas.

The suspect, Ricardo De La Cruz, 40, is charged with Aggravated Robbery (DW) and Aggravated Assault (DW) in the 182nd State District Court. Ricardo De La Cruz, 40, booking photo is attached to this release.

According to the complainants, they exited a club and were in the parking lot of the business location, when the suspect approached them over a loud noise complainant. A verbal altercation occurred, before the suspect produced a firearm and shot one of the complainants, before stealing personal items from both complainants. The suspect then fled the location following the incident.

A Houston Police Robbery Detective conducted a follow up investigation and established Ricardo De La Cruz, 40, as a possible suspect. Ricardo De La Cruz, 40 was then identified charges of Aggravated Robbery (DW) and Aggravated Assault (DW) were filed on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, and a warrant was issued for his arrest.

On Monday, March 16, 2026, Houston Police Southwest Crime Suppression Team was able to locate Ricardo De La Cruz, 40, and take him into custody on the two Harris County warrants.

Ricardo De La Cruz, 40, was then transported to the Harris County jail and booked on the Aggravated Robbery (DW) and Aggravated Assault (DW) warrant.