Friday, March 27, 2026

Suspect Identity Sought in an Aggravated Robbery in South Houston


 Houston PD #117957-26

The Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division needs the public's assistance identifying the suspect responsible for an Aggravated Robbery (DW). 

On the morning of January 27, 2026, the suspect entered the Frost bank at 9990 Almeda Genoa. He wore a neon yellow ski mask and approached the teller posing as a customer. The suspect presented a deposit bag before opening it, ultimately displaying a firearm, demanding money, and commanding everyone to the ground.

The suspect left the location on foot through a neighboring subdivision with an undisclosed amount of cash.

Suspect description:

#1: Black male, neon yellow ski mask, dark-colored jacket, black pants, black shoes, white gloves, and a firearm (handgun).

FBI Houston is offering up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of the suspected bank robber. Call 1-800-CALL-FBI or go online at tips.fbi.gov to submit a tip.

Thursday, March 26, 2026

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

 

Houston PD #234916-26

ARRESTED: Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested for Langston Hamilton, 22, stemming from an incident that occurred on Friday, February 20, 2026, at around 6:00 pm, at a business located in the 2700 block of Fondren Rd., in Houston, Texas.

The suspect, Langston Hamilton, 22, is charged with Aggravated Robbery – Deadly Weapon in the 487th State District Court. Langston Hamilton, 22, booking photo is attached to this release.

According to the complainant, who is an owner of a haircut business, the suspect came to the location as a customer. After being provided haircut services, the suspect produced a firearm (handgun) and demanded the complainant’s money. The complainant complied with the suspects demands, providing the money, before the suspect fled the location on foot.

A Houston Police Robbery Detective conducted a follow up investigation and established Langston Hamilton, 22, as a possible suspect. Langston Hamilton, 22 was then identified and charges of Aggravated Robbery – Deadly Weapon were filed on Friday, February 27, 2026, with a warrant issued for his arrest.

On Friday, February 27, 2026, Houston Police Gang Division, Tactical Surveillance Team, was able to locate Langston Hamilton, exiting a Houston Metro bus and entering a vehicle. A traffic violation was observed by officers and a traffic stop was conducted. Langston Hamilton was identified and arrested on the warrant issued for Aggravated Robbery – Deadly Weapon.

Langston Hamilton, 22, was then transported to the Harris County jail and booked for Aggravated Robbery – Deadly Weapon.

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