Houston Police Robbery Division: Downtown

On Sunday, January 6, 2019, an unknown male entered a discount department store, located at the 9500 block of Rowlett, in Houston, Texas. The male used a credit card that had just been taken in a robbery by force. The suspect purchased a PlayStation gaming system and several games.

In the robbery case, the complainant was walking at the 2400 block of Capitol, when a vehicle pulled up beside him, at which time an unknown male exited the vehicle and approached him. The male then threatened to harm the complainant and then went through his pockets and removed all of his belongings. The suspect then got back into the vehicle and fled the scene. Houston PD #22976-19

The suspect in the robbery was described as a black male, plaid shirt and dark hair. On Friday, August 20, 2021 at 10:17 am, the complainant was working inside his jewelry store, located at the 2900 block of Main, in Houston, Texas. The complainant stated that he observed a light colored Chevrolet pickup drive up on the side of his business and noticed two males exit the vehicle while wearing masks and at least one of them was armed with a handgun. The storeowner retrieved his handgun and as the males entered the store, he exchanged gunfire with the suspect armed with the gun. The suspects then retreated and ran out of the store. One of the suspects got back into the truck while the second suspect ran across the street and got into a blue Dodge Charger. The complainant noticed that the truck had stopped in front of his store after the incident and as he opened the front door, in fear that the suspects was going to shoot at him again, he fired another round towards the truck. The suspects then quickly fled the scene. It is unknown if the suspect was hit by the complainants gunfire. Houston PD #1123684-21

Note: The suspect’s gun fell to the ground during the second exchange of gunfire (outside) and was recovered by responding officers. The gun was listed as stolen in 2020 in a burglary case.

Suspect: Black male, early 20’s. Suspect #2: Unknown.

Suspect #1 vehicle: Light colored Chevrolet/GMC four-door truck

Suspect #2 vehicle: Blue Dodge Charger.

On Friday, August 13, 2021 at around 6:00 pm, the complainant pulled into her apartment complex-parking garage at the 2300 block of Bagby, in Houston, Texas. The complainant stated that she exited her vehicle and noticed two males walking around suspiciously in the parking garage. The complainant stated that she then walked to her apartment and as she was opening her door, the males walked up behind her. One of the males then pulled out a handgun and demanded her car keys and cell phone. The suspects then ran to the complainant’s vehicle and fled the scene. Houston PD #1092771-21

Sherriff’s Deputy’s with Rusk County (Texas) located the complainant’s vehicle the next day committing a traffic violation. Deputy’s attempted to stop the vehicle, at which time, the suspect led officers on a high speed chase. The suspect then wrecked the complainant’s vehicle and a fifteen-year-old juvenile male (the shirtless male in the video) was taken into custody.

Detectives with the Houston Police Robbery Division are currently seeking the identity of the male wearing the white shirt with red and black pants. On Monday, April 12, 2021 at 5:42 pm, the complainant was walking on a sidewalk at the 2200 block of Main, in Houston, Texas. The complainant stated that she was approached by two unknown males, at which time one of the males (walking behind her) forcibly grabbed her purse, which was being worn with a cross strap across her chest. The victim’s purse strap then broke, resulting in the victim feeling pain. The suspects then took off running in an unknown direction. Houston PD #484924-21

Note: The suspects were captured on camera just moments prior to the incident. The actual robbery occurred outside of the camera view.

Suspect description: Black male, 5’11 to 6’00, blue shirt and blue jeans.

Suspect #2: Black male, red shirt, red cap and black pants.On Saturday, January 23, 2020 at around 2:07 am, an unknown male entered a convenience store, located at the 2200 block of Louisiana, in Houston, Texas. The male purchased a bottle water and as he walked out of the store, he grabbed a bag of chips with paying for them. The clerk then walked outside of the store and confronted the suspect about taking the chips. The suspect then displayed a handgun at his waistband and then got into a gray colored sedan and fled the scene. Houston PD #104348-21

The suspect is described as a Hispanic or Middle Eastern male, 5’5

On Wednesday, January 20, 2021 near midnight, the complainant had just arrived home at the 8000 block of Memorial, in Houston, Texas. The complainant stated that he had parked his vehicle inside of his garage and as he was getting out of the vehicle, three unknown males, all armed with handguns with laser pointers, suddenly approached him. Two of the suspects dragged the complainant towards the front door to the house while the third suspect continued to point his gun at him. The complainant began to yell for help, at which time the suspects started to kick and punch him while demanding that he close the garage door. The suspects removed the complainant’s jewelry and then took off running in an unknown direction. Houston PD #88818-21

Suspect description: #1: Black male, 20 to 25 years old, 6 to 6’3. Suspect #2: Black male, 20 to 25 years old, 6’ to 6’3. Suspect #3: Black male, 20 to 25 years old, 5’6 to 5’10.

On Thursday, October 29, 2020 at around 1:30 pm, an unknown male entered a storage facility, located at the 1400 block of West Gray, in Houston, Texas. The complainant stated that the male inquired about a storage unit and then walked out of the building. A few minutes later, the male returned and while inquiring about the unit once more, another male entered the building while armed with a handgun, pointed it at her, and demanded money. Both males then forced the complainant to the back office, tied her up and searched the room for money and her purse. Both suspects then fled the location together on foot. Houston PD #1436566-20

Suspect description: Hispanic male, 40 to 45 years old, 5’8 to 5’9, 160 to 170 pounds, medium complexion, light blue shirt, blue jeans and baseball cap. Suspect #2: Hispanic male, 40 to 45 years old, 5’8 to 5’9, 180 to 180 pounds, medium complexion, black baseball cap, red shirt, black sports coat, gray shoes and armed with handgun. On Thursday, September 3, 2020 at 3:11 pm, three unknown females entered the Sunglass Hut, located at the 2000 block of W. Gray, in Houston, Texas. One of the females remained near the door while the other two females walked up to the display cases and started to remove sunglasses. An employee immediately recognized the females as being the same suspects who stole from their store just two days prior. The employee confronted one of the females (wearing yellow shirt) and asked them to leave the store. The suspect then punched the employee in the face several times, grabbed several sunglasses from the display case, and then ran out of the store. Houston PD #1168404-20

Suspect #1: Black female, heavy build, yellow shirt and black and white pants. Suspect #2: Black female, heavy build, gray Nike shirt and gray pants. Suspect #3: Black female, black shirt and black pants.On Thursday, August 6, 2020 at 8:52 pm, two unknown males entered the Walgreens, located at 1919 W. Gray, in Houston, Texas. One of the suspects jumped the counter while pointing a handgun at the employee and demanded the money from the cash register. The other suspect walked to the pharmacy and robbed the employees by forcing them to open the safe. The suspects then fled in an unknown direction. HPD case #1035716-20

Suspect descriptions: Suspect #1: Black male, 5’10 to 6’1, 120 to 170 pounds, black hoodie, white pants and white shoes. Suspect #2: Black male, 5’5 to 5’9, 125 to 160 pounds, multicolored hoodie, white pants, gray shoes. On Sunday, September 6, 2020 at around 10:30 am, the complainant was shopping at the Marshall’s, located at 1450 West Gray, in Houston, Texas. The complainant stated that an unknown female walked up to her and started to talk to her while asking her advice on several clothing items. The complainant stated that the unknown female got uncomfortably close to her on a few occasions, but did not think anything of it. The complainant stated that she remained in the store for a while longer and received a text stating that her credit card was used for a large purchase at the Walmart, located at 111 Yale (1.6 miles away). The complainant then realized that her wallet had been removed from her purse from the unknown female, who had left immediately after their conversation. Houston PD #1181990-20

Note: Surveillance cameras at the Walmart captured the suspect purchasing a television for $712.29.

Suspect description: Black females, 40 to 45 years old, 5’6 to 5’8, white shirt, and black shorts and wore sandals.

On Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 11:00 pm, three unknown males, armed with weapons and wearing masks in an attempt to conceal their identities, entered the Smoke and Vape Store, located at 3016 Canal Street, in Houston, Texas. One of the suspects escorted the employee to the back office and forced him to the ground. All of the suspects then took their time in the store and began to fill their bags with a variety of items throughout the store. The suspect also removed the money from the cash drawers. The suspects then fled the location in an unknown direction. Houston PD #400867-20

Suspect descriptions: Black male, 18 to 25 years old, 6’0, 170 to 180 pounds, gray hoodie and blue jeans. Wore surgical blue and white mask.

Suspect #2: Black male, 18 to 25 years old, 6’2, 170 to 180 pounds, black hoodie and white pants. Wore surgical blue and white mask.

Suspect #3: Black male, 18 to 25 years old, 5’8, dark blue hoodie, black shorts and red shoes. Wore surgical blue and white mask.

On Friday, February 21, 2020 at 3:38 am, the complainant had just parked her vehicle across the street from her residence at the 1700 block of Dart Street, in Houston, Texas. The complainant stated that she exited her vehicle and began walking across the street when an unknown male suddenly approached her. The male immediately wrapped his arm around her neck while applying a sharp object (possibly a knife) against her throat. The complaint was then forced to the ground as the suspect grabbed her purse and cell phone. The suspect ran west on Dart Street as she lost sight of him. Houston PD #243844-20

Suspect description: Unknown race male, 5’4 to 5’6 and gray hoodie.

On Monday, January 28, 2019, the victim had listed his iPhone for sale on his Snap Chat account and was contacted by a male named ‘Ace,’ who stated that he wanted to buy the phone. The complainant met with ‘Ace” and two other unknown males at the Harris Community college campus located at Labranch and Holman. The males gave the complainant a ride to his apartment complex located at 200 block of West Gray. The complainant then went to his apartment while the males waited for him to get the phone. When the complainant returned, two of the suspects pointed handguns at him and demanded his property. The complainant complied and the suspects then fled the location in a light blue Toyota Corolla. HPD case #120262-19

Detectives have exhausted all leads in this case and the identity of the males is still unknown.

Suspect descriptions: #1: Black male, early 20’s, thin build, went by ‘Ace.’

#2: Black male, early 20’s, black coat and blue pants.

#3: Black male, early 20’s, thin build.

On Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at 5:18 pm, the complainant was withdrawing money from an ATM inside a Chevron, located at 3500 Elgin St., in Houston, Texas. When the complainant was done, he walked out of the store and began walking along Elgin. The complainant stated that an unknown male approached him from behind and began punching him with a closed fist in the back, face and head. The suspect then picked up a rock and began to strike the complainant with it. The suspect then took the complainants cell phone and fled the scene. Note: the victim stated that he recognized the suspect as the male that was standing next to him while he was at the ATM machine. HPD case #449210-19

Suspect description: Black male, 35 to 45 years old, 6’00, white shirt with stripes.

On Monday, December 24, 2018 at 9:15 pm, an unknown white male entered the Upscale Cleaners, located at 2450 Louisiana, in Houston, Texas. The male was holding a suit in one hand while holding a handgun in his right hand. The suspect pointed the weapon at the employee and demanded the money from the cash register. The employee complied with the suspect and opened the register, at which time the suspect removed the money from the drawer. The suspect then placed his gun on the counter and began looking for more money in the cash drawer. The male then forced the employee to the bathroom in the back of the business and fled the location in an unknown direction. HPD case #1616883-18

The same male then returned to the Upscale Cleaners on January 15, 2019 at 11:33 am and committed a second robbery. The male walked into the business and pulled out a handgun. The complainant stated that the suspect recognized her from the last robbery and he told her "you already know what this is, so open the cash register." The complainant complied with the suspect and opened the register. Once the suspect had the money, he escorted the employee to the bathroom in the back of the business and fled the location. HPD case #91814-19

Suspect description: White male, 45 to 50 years old, 5’5 to 5’7, dark coat, black hoodie and black pants.

On Saturday, January 5, 2019 at 8:50 pm, the complainant was sitting inside his vehicle about to head home from work at 3201 Graustark, in Houston, Texas.

The complainant stated that a male with a dark colored hoodie approached her driver’s side window and tapped on it with a black pistol. The male pointed the gun at her and demanded that she get out of the vehicle. A second male then opened the passenger door and got into the passenger seat. The complainant then jumped out of the driver’s seat as the first male then got into the vehicle and sped off. HPD case #21296-19

Two days later, officers located the victim’s vehicle at 2300 Francis Street. A witness approached officers and informed them that on they had seen a male attempting to put air in the tire at the Gulf gas station at 3305 Emancipation Street. Video surveillance captured the suspect from the gas station.

Suspect description: Suspect #1: Black male, 25 to 30 years old

Suspect #2: Black male, 25 to 30 years old

On Saturday, December 22, 2018 at 4:20 pm, the complainant was running along a trail at the 1700 block of Elgin, in Houston, Texas. The complainant stated that as he was running, he approached two unknown black males, who intentionally blocked his path on the trail. One of the males hit the complainant with a closed fist while demanding money from him. While this was happening, a second suspect was filming the incident with his phone. The complainant informed the males that he was calling the police, at which time the suspects began to walk away. The victim took pictures of the suspects with his phone as they walked away. HPD case #1610071-18

Suspect description: Suspect #1: Black male, late teens, 5’7 to 5’8, 140 pounds, small build, black hair, medium complexion, white tank top and black pants.

Suspect #2: Black male, late teens, 5’6, 140 pounds, black hair, medium complexion, red shirt and black pants.

On Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at 2:05 pm, the complainant, who was working as a parking lot attendant between lot B and C at Minute Made Park, located at the 2000 block of Preston, in Houston, Texas. The complainant was approached by an unknown black male on a bicycle, who pointed a handgun at her and demanded her money. The complainant first resisted and told the suspect no, at which time the suspect stated that it wasn’t worth losing her life over money. The complainant, in fear of being shot by the suspect, then complied and handed over the cash. Witnesses heard a second male refer to the suspect as “Rice” or something similar right after the robbery had occurred. The suspect also crashed his bike and left it at the scene and then ran towards Navigation and Canal Street. HPD case #1100400-18

Note: The Houston Astros employee off-duty police officers at and around the park during games, resulting in the arrival of several officers within minutes of the robbery, but the suspects were able to avoid capture. It is believed that the suspects may be homeless and familiar with the area from where the robbery occurred.

Suspect description: Black male, 30 to 35 years old, 6’00 to 6’02, 150 to 160 pounds, black hair, brown eyes, gold grill on bottom teeth, wore a red burgundy shirt, but removed it and had a black shirt on after the incident.