The Houston Police Department is actively calling for help from the public to identify a suspect involved in a brutal robbery that left a woman with serious injuries. The crime took place on the evening of November 9, when a female was ambushed in the parking lot of a convenience store located on the 16200 block of Imperial Valley in Houston, Texas.
According to the victim's report, as she was walking towards the store at around 8 p.m., an unknown man approached her making unwelcome sexual advances. In an attempt to escape, she ran, but the suspect gave chase and struck her with a blunt object. The assault escalated with the perpetrator kicking and stomping on her before trying to forcibly grab her purse. The woman managed to rise and run to safety inside the store. The suspect then briefly followed her to the store's entrance before retreating back to his vehicle and fleeing the premises, as per release by the Houston Police Robbery Division.
Authorities have provided a description of the assailant: a Black male, wearing a black shirt, black pants, and white shoes. Moreover, the suspect was reportedly driving a beige or gold Chevrolet Impala, model year estimated to be from 2000 to 2005.
Houston police are urging anyone with information that may lead to the apprehension and conviction of the individual responsible for this violent crime to come forward. Crime Stoppers of Houston is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for details that directly contribute to the charging and/or arrest of felony suspects. Witnesses or those with relevant information are encouraged to call 713-222-TIPS (8477), or to submit a tip online at www.crime-stoppers.org or through the Crime Stoppers mobile app, with the assurance of anonymity for those who wish to avoid direct involvement.
