Thursday, April 8, 2021

Victim Likely Followed by Suspects in Attempted Robbery

The Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division need the public's assistance identifying the suspect responsible for a robbery by force. 

On Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 2:57 pm, the complainant pulled into her townhome garage at the 3400 block of W. 12th, in Houston, Texas. The complainant stated that as she exited the vehicle with her purse and began to walk into her residence. The complainant stated that as she was walking inside, an unknown male suddenly ran up behind her and forcibly grabbed her purse. The complainant stated that she screamed for help, which got her husband’s attention, who began to run down the stairs. When the suspect saw the complainant’s husband, he ran back (empty handed) to the passenger seat of a two-door Mercedes and fled the scene. Houston PD #293288-21 

The complainant stated that just prior to the incident; she withdrew money from inside a bank at San Felipe and 610 and believes that the suspects may have followed her home.  

Suspect descriptions: Black male, 20’s, black clothing, slide sandals and black hoodie.

Vehicle description: Possibly a 2004-2005 Black two-door Mercedes CLK320 model with paper plates. 

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.