The Houston Police Department is seeking public assistance in tracking down a suspect involved in a severe case of aggravated robbery and carjacking, identified as 39-year-old Octavias Thompson. According to the Houston Police Department's Robbery Division, the incident took place on the early morning of December 2, 2024, when an armed security guard was forcibly removed from his truck by a group of five males, one of which has been confirmed to be Thompson.
This robbery occurred outside a meat market on the 6100 block of Griggs in Houston. The suspects, armed with handguns, demanded that the security guard, who has not been named, vacate his vehicle. After relinquishing his firearm they fled the scene in his truck. Since then, the Houston PD has been investigating the case and, on March 19, 2025, aggravated robbery charges with a deadly weapon were filed against Thompson, yet he remains at large to this day.
With an emphasis on community safety and the apprehension of dangerous individuals, the Houston Police encourages anyone with information to directly contact Crime Stoppers of Houston. They are offering a reward of up to $5,000 for tips that lead to the charging and/or arrest of felony suspects. Potential tipsters should call 713-222-TIPS (8477), or submit information online at www.crime-stoppers.org or via the Crime Stoppers mobile app to maintain anonymity and qualify for the reward.
Thompson, who is at the center of this pursuit, has an active warrant for his arrest for the crime of aggravated robbery – a charge that carries significant weight, especially when a deadly weapon is involved.
