The Houston Police Department’s Robbery
Division have arrested and charged Joseph Journet, 37, with aggravated robbery
(elderly) and needs the public's assistance in locating William Amaro, 22, who
is currently wanted for aggravated robbery (elderly).
On Monday, December 5, 2022 at around
11:45 am, an elderly 69-year-old complainant walked out of a convenience store,
located at the 1000 block of Booth, in Houston, Texas. The complainant stated
that he was approached by several males, who began to assault him and then
kicked him several times after he fell to the ground. The suspects then took
the complainants wallet and cash and then left the location in different
vehicles. As a result of the assault, the complainant suffered a broken nose
and possible concussion. Houston PD #1636399-22
Video of incident: https://youtu.be/Ygstb4RjlSA
After video of incident was released,
detectives with the Houston Police Robbery Division received a tip,
subsequently resulting in charges of aggravated robbery of an elderly person
being filed on Joseph Journet, 37, and William Amaro, 22, through the Harris
County District Attorney’s office.
The Houston Police Department have
arrested Joseph Journet, who is now in custody, but William Amaro’s whereabouts
is currently unknown. The charge information is as follows:
Wanted: William Alex-Zander Amaro, 22. Charge: Aggravated robbery - elderly. Cause: 1800234. Court: 248th DC. DOW: 12/26/2022
