Friday, January 17, 2020

Suspects Wanted in Series of S. Houston Area Robberies

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

On Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at 1:50 am, the complainant was working at the Sunmart Gulf, located at 3300 Yellowstone, in Houston, Texas. The complainant stated that two unknown males entered the store with guns. One of the males was carrying what appeared to be an AK-47 and pointed it at the store clerk while demanding the money from the cash register. The second suspect, holding a handgun, remained at the door and stood as a lookout. Once the suspects had the money from the cash register, they fled in a black Dodge Charger. HPD Incident #32757-20 (VIDEO RELEASED OF INCIDENT)

The same males are also believed to be responsible for the following robberies:

 On January 07, 2020, at 11:10 pm, the complainant was walking in the area of North McGregor Way and Sampson Street. A black Dodge Charger pulled up to the complainant, at which time two suspects, armed with AK 47'S, exited the car and robbed the complainant of his property. Houston PD #32424-20

On January 08, 2020 at 1:40 am, the complainant was working at the Heaven Food Mart, located at 2528 Calumet Street. The complainant noticed on the security cameras that two males (one armed with an assault rifle) wearing masks, dressed in all black and walking towards the front of the business. The complainant knew that the suspects were going to rob the business and locked the front door before the suspect could enter the store.  The suspect with the long gun then just walked away from the business, out of camera view. Both suspects then fled the location. Houston PD #32737-20

On January 10, 2020 at 12:41 am, the same suspects attempted to rob the Heaven Food Mart for a second time. This time, the suspects were able to enter the store. One of the suspects was armed with a shotgun while the second was armed with an AK-47. The suspects took the money from the business and left the location on foot. Houston PD #42731-20

Suspect descriptions:
Suspect #1: Black male, 20-30, 5’11 to 6’0, 175 to 200 pounds, dark clothing
Suspect #2: Black male, large frame, 5’10 to 6’0, 250 to 275 pounds, dark clothing

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