Thursday, December 14, 2023

Suspects Flee After Confronting Armed Employee

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

On Saturday, October 21, 2023 at around 7:30 pm, two unknown males entered a smoke shop, located at the 2100 block of Campbell, in Houston, Texas. One of the males remained at the front door while the second male pulled out a handgun while walking towards the employee, who was standing behind the counter. When the employee realized that he was getting robbed, he ran to the back office, alerting a second employee. The second employee then pulled out his personal firearm and confronted the suspect with the gun while firing a warning shot into the air. The suspect then turned around and ran out of the store with the second suspect following. Houston PD #1512001-23

Suspect description: Hispanic male, 16 to 19 years old, black pullover and red pants.

Suspect #2: Black male, gray pullover and gray pants.

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.