Monday, June 24, 2019

Graphic Video of Elderly Victim Being Beat in Robbery


Crime Stoppers and the Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division need the public's assistance identifying the suspect responsible for an aggravated robbery (elderly).

On Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at 3:42 pm, an 89-year-old male complainant was finishing up his afternoon walk at was walking up his driveway at the 7300 block of Fauna Street, in Houston, Texas. The complainant stated that an unknown male, who he has previously seen in the neighborhood, approached him. The male began to make small talk and led him to the side of his house. The male then demanded his wallet and as the complainant resisted, the male threw him to the ground and brutally assaulted the victim by beating him with a closed fist and placing his knee on his face as he pushed it into the ground numerous time. The elderly male passed out and the suspect then reached into his pockets and stole his wallet. HPD case #717260-19

Suspect description: Hispanic male, 30 to 35 years old. May hang around the area of Villa and Fauna Street.

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