Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Identity of Female Sought in Rideshare Driver Robbery

On Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at around 3:50 pm, the complainant, who works for a rideshare company, stated that he picked up a female at the 5500 block of Griggs and dropped her off at a fast food restaurant at the 5900 block of Gulf Freeway, in Houston, Texas. The complainant stated that the female asked him to go through the drive-thru and when he refused, she became angry and hit him in the head with her hand. The complainant then told the female to get out of his car and when she refused, he walked around to the passenger side and forced her out of the vehicle. The female hit the complainant in the face, pepper sprayed him, and then reached into his vehicle and removed his wallet. The suspect then fled the location. Houston PD #1278246-23 

Note: A grand jury subpoena has also been submitted to the rideshare company, meanwhile, the Houston Police Robbery Division is seeking the identity of the female. 

Suspect description: Black female, 20 years old, 5’5, gray shirt and green 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.