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Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Suspects Steal Victims Property While Attempting to Sell Phone

The Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division needs the public's assistance identifying the suspects responsible for a theft from person robbery.

On Sunday, May 25, 2025, at around 8:30 pm, the complainant had arranged to meet with two unknown males after placing an ad to sell his cell phone on an online selling app. The complainant stated that they agreed to meet at a high school parking lot at the 8000 block of Fulton, in Houston, Texas. The complainant stated that upon his arrival, he located the two males, and handed the potential buyer his cell phone to inspect. While discussing payment details, one of the males forcibly grabbed the complainant’s cash from his hand and then took off running along with the second suspects. The suspects then fled the location.  Houston PD #681986-25 

Notes: The suspect’s profile on the social media site was also deleted just after meeting with the complainant.

Suspect description: Black male, around 17 years old, gray hoodie and gray pants.

Suspect #2: Black male, around 17 years old, black hoodie and black 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.