Friday, March 11, 2022

Suspect Wanted in Series of Drug Store Robberies

The Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division needs the public's assistance identifying the suspect responsible for series of aggravated robberies at drug stores in the City of Houston.

On Thursday, February 17, 2022 at around 8:50 pm, an unknown male walked into a drug store, located at the 300 block of Edgebrook, in Houston, Texas. The male walked up to the employee at the front counter, pulled out a knife, and demanded the money from the cash register. Once the suspect had the money, he got into a white Hyundai SUV and fled the scene. Houston PD #218125-22

The suspect is also believed to be responsible for the following robberies, which were committed in the same manner, except the suspect was said to be armed with a rifle.

Inc. 215904-22 Feb. 24 at 9:30 pm at a drug store located at the 10900 block of Fuqua.

Inc. 251963-22 Feb. 24 at 9:40 pm at a drug located at the 300 block of Edgebrook.

Inc. 318260-22 Mar. 10 at 7:30 pm at a drug store located at the 9400 block of Hammerly.

Suspect description: Hispanic male, 40 to 45 years old, 6’0, heavy set, 230 to 260 pounds, driving a white Hyundai SUV. The suspect also walks with a limp.

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.