Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Shoplifting Suspect Assaults Store Employee with Wine Bottle While Fleeing

The Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division needs the public's assistance identifying the suspect responsible for a shoplifting turned aggravated robbery.

On Sunday, December 7, 2025, at around 4:30 pm, an unknown male entered a retail store, located at 10800 block of Westheimer, in Houston, Texas. The male walked to the wine section, removed a couple of wine bottles, and concealed then in his jacket.  The male then walked through the exit without attempting to pay for the wine and was confronted by an employee.  The suspect then struck the employee in the head, causing serious bodily injury, and then fled the location. Houston PD #1596581-25

Suspect description: White male, late teens, black jacket, black shirt, and black pants.

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.