Three suspects wanted for aggravated robbery were apprehended by Harris County deputies in conjunction with Houston police. The multi-agency operation involving elements from the HCSO District 2 CRU, the Violent Crimes Division, and their partners at the Houston Police Department netted the suspects after what was described as a tense capture where they attempted to flee from law enforcement.
In the execution of the arrest, officers managed to safely execute a PIT maneuver to stop the suspects vehicle, who were then found to possess not only firearms and masks but also a Glock modified with a switch, a device that effectively transforms the firearm into a fully automatic weapon and they had marijuana in their possession, according to the details shared by Lt. Santos on X.
Hcso District 2 CRU & Hcso Violent Crimes Division along with our partners at HPD, arrested 3 aggravated robbery suspects. They attempted to evade but were pitted safely. They were in possession of guns, masks, one glock with a switch and marijuana pic.twitter.com/ZJvIkgMXs6
— Lt Mike Santos (@LtMikeSantos) February 29, 2024
The identities and the charges to be faced by the trio are yet to be disclosed; however, the possession of such modified weaponry hints at malicious intentions beyond the robbery at hand. The successful coordination of multiple law enforcement bodies serves as a testament to the ongoing efforts to stymie the scourge of violent crime that continues to plague the community.
