Thursday, May 15, 2025

Suspect Wanted in SE Houston Aggravated Robbery/Carjacking

The Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division needs the public's assistance in locating Octavias Thompson, 39, who is currently wanted for aggravated robbery (deadly weapon).

On Monday, December 2, 2024, at around 4:40 AM, the complainant, who is also an armed security guard, was sitting in his truck in front of a meat market at the 6100 block of Griggs, in Houston, Texas. The complainant stated that he was approached by five unknown males, who pointed handguns at him while demanding that he exit his vehicle. The suspects then took the complainants firearm, got into his truck, and fled the location. Houston PD #1673051-24

An extensive follow up investigation was conducted by a Houston Police Robbery Detective where Octavias Thompson, 39, was then identified as one of the suspects in the aggravated robbery/carjacking. On March 19, 2025, charges of aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon were filed on Octavias Thompson, 39, through the Harris County District Attorney’s Office. As of May 15, Thompson has not been located and still has active warrants for his arrest.  

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.

Wanted suspect: Octavia Thompson, 39

Warrant: Aggravated Robbery – Deadly Weapon

Warrant: #1908693

Court: 180th DC

DOW: 3/19/2025

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