Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Suspects Rob Cell Store, then tries to fist bump employee

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

On Saturday, May 1, 2021 at around 5:00 pm, an unknown male and female entered a cell phone store, located at the 2800 block of Collingsworth, in Houston, Texas. The male and female attempted to purchase a cell phone using a debit card that was declined. The male and female then left the store without a new cell phone.  

At around 6:00 pm, the male and female returned to the store. The male suspect appeared to be very agitated and insisted on getting “his money” back. The male reached towards the back of his waistband, leading the employee to believe that he may have a weapon, so the employee complied with the suspect and gave him the money from the cash drawer. The suspect then attempted to shake and then fist bump the employee before fleeing the location. The suspects then left in an unknown direction. Houston PD #578417-21 

Suspect #1: Black male, white shirt, camo shorts, white goatee and bald.

Suspect #2: White female, black jacket and blue shirt. 

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