Robbery in the 5400 block of South Rice Ave.

 

Houston PD #349616-26

The Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect responsible for a robbery. Houston Police Department Incident #86729-26. On Monday, January 19, 2026, at approximately 9:30 p.m., the complainant was working at a business located in the 5400 block of South Rice Avenue in Houston, Texas. The complainant observed the suspect concealing merchandise inside a purse while inside the store. The suspect then passed all points of sale without attempting to pay for the items. When the complainant attempted to stop the suspect, the suspect shoved the complainant, causing pain, before fleeing the location in an unknown direction. Suspect description: #1 B/F black shirt, brown jacket, brown pants, brown slides, and a brown purse.

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ARRESTED: Suspects arrested and charged with Aggravated Robbery (Deadly Weapon)

Houston PD #1629778-25

ARRESTED: Two suspects have been arrested and charged in connection with a series of aggravated robberies that occurred on various dates throughout Houston, Texas.

The first suspect, Joshua Landry, 23, has been charged with Aggravated Robbery with a Deadly Weapon in the 487th State District Court. A booking photo of Joshua Landry is attached to this release.

The second suspect, an identified juvenile, has also been charged. Due to the suspect’s juvenile status, no additional identifying information or photographs may be released.

Investigators determined the suspects committed the robberies using a similar method. According to complainants, Joshua Landry would advertise items for sale on Facebook Marketplace. After negotiating a price, the suspects would arrange to meet the complainants in person to complete the transaction. During the meetings, the suspects displayed a weapon and committed aggravated robberies before fleeing the scene in an unknown direction.

A Houston Police Robbery Division detective conducted a follow-up investigation and identified Joshua Landry and the juvenile as the suspects. Charges of Aggravated Robbery with a Deadly Weapon were filed against both suspects on Monday, March 9, 2026, with an additional charge filed on April 3, 2026. Warrants were subsequently issued for their arrests.

On Tuesday, March 10, 2026, officers assigned to the Houston Police Department Criminal Apprehension Team, alongside DPS State Troopers, developed an operational plan to establish probable cause for the juvenile suspect’s arrest and prosecution. DPS State Trooper attempted to detain the suspect. The juvenile fled on foot but was subsequently apprehended and transported to the Juvenile Detention Center.

On Monday, March 30, 2026, officers assigned to the Houston Police Department Southeast Crime Suppression Team received information about Joshua Landry location. Officers responded to the location and arrested Landry without incident. The investigating robbery detective was notified of the arrest. Joshua Landry was transported to the Harris County Jail and booked on the Aggravated Robbery with a Deadly Weapon warrant.