Wednesday, March 2, 2022

Suspects Sought in Armed Smoke Shop Robbery

The Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division needs the public's assistance identifying the suspects responsible for an aggravated robbery.

 On Monday, February 21, 2022 at around 8:45 pm, four unknown males entered a smoke shop, located at the 6400 block of Richmond, in Houston, Texas. The males first acted like customers and walked around the store for a few minutes. One of the males then pulled out a handgun, pointed it at the employee behind the counter, and demanded the money from the cash registers. The suspects then began to help themselves to merchandise throughout the store. Once the suspects had the money and merchandise, the fled the location in Kia four-door sedan. Houston PD #237288-22

 Suspect #1: Black male, 21 to 23 years old, 5’10, black hoodie and black pants.

Suspect #2: Black male, 24 to 25 years old, 5’8, black hoodie and black pants, armed with handgun.

Suspect #3: Black male, 19 to 23 years old, white hoodie, gray pants, distinct tattoo top of left hand.

Suspect #4: Black male, 19 to 23 years old, pink hoodie and gray shorts. 

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.