Authorities reported a robbery attempt on the 13550 block of Spring Cypress Road in north Harris County on Thursday, leaving one person injured. The suspect assaulted the victim before fleeing the scene and remains at large.
The suspect is expected to face charges of aggravated assault and unlawfully carrying a firearm as a convicted felon. Investigators are asking anyone with information or video from the area to come forward, according to the Harris County Constable Precinct 4 on their Facebook page.
Precinct 4 officials also used the social media update to nudge residents to follow the agency on Facebook and Instagram and to download the "C4 NOW" mobile app, which the office promotes for live alerts and reporting tips. The Constable's official site lists the non emergency line and the app as key ways to reach investigators and receive updates. Details are available on Harris County Precinct 4.
Charges and legal context
Under Texas law, aggravated assault, including using or exhibiting a deadly weapon, is generally treated as a second degree felony and can be enhanced in certain situations, according to Justia, which publishes the text of Texas Penal Code section 22.02.
Possession or carrying of a firearm by a person with a prior felony conviction may be charged under state weapons statutes and is commonly prosecuted as a third degree felony. That level of offense typically carries a possible prison term of two to ten years under Texas Penal Code section 46.04, as provided by Justia. Those statutes outline the potential penalties that could apply if the allegations in this case are proven in court.
Anyone with information, surveillance video or dash cam footage from the area is asked to contact Precinct 4 dispatch at 281 376 3472 or to submit tips through the department's online resources and mobile app, as listed on its contact page. Deputies said the investigation is active and urged residents not to approach the suspect. Officials added that further updates will be shared through the Constable's official channels as they become available.
