An elderly man was robbed in Houston on the morning of August 30, in a convenience store parking lot on the 6300 block of Martin Luther King. The Houston Police Department's Robbery Division is investigating the incident.
A 74-year-old man who uses a walker was approached by a suspect who took cash from his pocket, causing the man to lose his balance and fall, according to the Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division. After the incident, the suspect left the area, and the elderly man was left on the ground.
The Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division is looking for a Black male, 17–25 years old, with short afro hair, wearing a black jacket, faded blue jeans, white shoes, and carrying a light blue backpack. The robbery is under investigation as HPD #1136502-25. Crime Stoppers of Houston is offering up to $5,000 for information leading to a charge or arrest. Tips can be submitted anonymously by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.crime-stoppers.org, or through the Crime Stoppers app.
