Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Suspect Monitors Police Radio During Home Invasion

The Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division needs the public's assistance identifying the suspect responsible for an aggravated robbery (home invasion). 

On Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at around 6:00 pm, the complainant, a contractor, was working on a townhome at the 14400 block of Misty Meadow, in Houston, Texas. The complainant stated that an unknown male suddenly appeared inside the townhome, armed with a handgun and a pipe, and forced him into a bathroom. The suspect then assaulted the complainant by hitting him multiple times with the pipe and then tied him up by bounding his feet and hands. The suspect then rummaged through the townhome for over an hour (which was also occupied by homeowners, who were gone), took the victim’s car keys and wallet, and then fled the location in the victims tuck. Houston PD #147370-22 

Note: The victim stated that the suspect was monitoring a police scanner while inside the residence and spent over an hour rummaging through their property.   

The victim’s truck was recovered by officers, unoccupied, at a restaurant parking lot on February 4 at 9550 Kempwood. According to witnesses, the occupant of the truck was seen walking towards an apartment complex at 9540 Kempwood. 

Suspect description: Hispanic male (also spoke in Spanish), 40 to 45 years old, gray and white mask, wore distinct colorful shoes, gray pants, red hoodie and black backpack.

 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.