Houston/ Crime & Emergencies
Published on August 13, 2019
Top Houston crime news: Group drives into theater, steals ATM; son thwarts intruder; morePhoto: Sierra Bell/Unsplash

Read on for the top crime and emergency news you may have missed in Houston.

Man wanted for allegedly sexually assaulting child in Houston

Authorities are asking for the public’s help locating a man who is wanted for allegedly sexually assaulting a child on multiple occasions in Houston.

Read the full story on FOX 26 Houston.

Man threatens to kill himself, resulting in mass panic at Memorial City Mall: HPD

Police are investigating after hearing reports of threats at Memorial City Mall.

Read the full story on FOX 26 Houston.

HPD: Suspects drove van into Edwards Marq'E, stole ATM

Police say a group of suspects drove a van into the lobby of the Edwards movie theater at the Marq’E and stole an ATM.

Read the full story on FOX 26 Houston.

1 dead in shooting at southwest Houston gas station, police say

One person has been killed in a shooting at a gas station in southwest Houston, police said.

Read the full story on KPRC2/Click2Houston.

Son exchanges gunfire with masked intruder during home invasion, police say

The son arrived home early to find his parents being held up by an armed intruder wearing all black and a ski mask.

Read the full story on KHOU 11 News.

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