Thursday, October 3, 2024

Suspects Assault Elderly Victim With His Own Cane in Robbery

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

On Sunday, September 22, 2024 at around 3:45 pm, two unknown males approached a 70-year-old male complainant in front of a cell phone store at the 8700 block of Tidwell, in Houston, Texas. One of the males suddenly struck the complainant with a closed fist to his face, causing him to fall to the ground. The suspect began going through the complainant’s pockets while the second suspect forcibly took the complainants cane and struck him numerous times with it. The suspects took the complainants cell phone, cash, and cigarettes and then fled the location in an unknown direction.  Houston PD #1343022-24

Suspect description: Black male, white shirt and black shorts.

Suspect #2: Black male, black pullover and brown 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.