Wednesday, June 5, 2019

Suspects Startle Victim in Vending Business Robbery


Crime Stoppers and the Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division need the public's assistance identifying the suspects responsible for an aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon.

On Friday, May 24 2019 at 11:55 pm, two armed males entered the Canteen Vending Services, located at 15951 Park Row, in Houston, Texas. The suspects entered the business at closing time through the rear shop door and surprised an employee as she walked into the locker room. One of the suspects grabbed the complainant by her hair and demanded the money from within the business. The other suspect had bolt cutters and began to cut the locks to the lockers searching for money. The suspect that had the complainant by her hair then then tied her hands behind her back and forced her to the closet in the break room. The suspects then fled the scene through the rear exit after realizing that the front doors were all locked. HPD case #652896-19

Suspect description: #1: Black male, 25 to 40 years old, 5’7 to 5’8, 190 pounds, blue shirt, gray pants and gray ski mask.

#2: Black male, 35 to 40 years old, 5’5, 140 pounds, black coat,black pants and tan backpack.

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