Thursday, April 25, 2019

Suspects Go on Spending Spree after Aggravated Robbery in Southeast Houston

Crime Stoppers and the Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division need the public's assistance in identifying the suspects captured on video that are responsible for credit card abuse.

On Monday, January 7, 2019 at around 12 pm, the complainant was working on some flooring at a residence, located at the 4400 block of Elmwood, in Houston, Texas. While working inside, an unknown male entered through an unlocked front door and placed a handgun against the complainant’s lower back. The suspect told the complainant not to move while removing his cell phone and wallet. The suspect then quickly left the location.

A short time later, the following attempts were made using the victim’s stolen credit cards:
1:33 pm at the Scott food Store located at 8210 Scott and spent $13.68.
2:03 pm, at the Chevron located at 2705 Reed Road and spent $9:55.
2:13 pm at the Texaco located at 3902 Bellfort and spent $29.69.
2:21 pm at Ralston Liquor located at 8634 Cullen Road and spent $41.01
2:25 pm at the Family Dollar located at 8303 Calhoun and spent $2.25
At the Chevron located at 2705 Reed Road. One of the males approached the counter and displayed the robbery victim’s wallet to purchase Newport cigarettes. HPD case #28443-19

Suspect descriptions: Robbery suspect: Black male, 25 to 30 years old, 5’7, wore black Oakland Raiders jersey with 00 on the back and black shorts.

Credit card abuse suspects: #1: Black male, early 20’s, white shirt, black shorts, black shoes and white socks. #2: Black male, mid 20’s, thin build, camo pullover, black pants and black shoes. #3: Black male, early to mid 20’s, dark jacket, black cap, gray pants.

Crime Stoppers may pay up to $5,000 for information leading to the charging and/or arrest of the suspect in this case. Information may be reported by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online at www.crime-stoppers.org