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Houston Police Seek Public's Help to Identify Suspected Robber in North Freeway Department Store Incident

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Published on January 05, 2026
Houston Police Seek Public's Help to Identify Suspected Robber in North Freeway Department Store IncidentSource: Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division

The Houston Police Department is actively seeking assistance from the public in identifying a suspect involved in a recent theft at a local department store that escalated into a robbery. According to details released by the department's Robbery Division, the crime occurred at a store on the 4400 block of North Freeway in Houston.

On the evening of November 27, 2025, a male suspect reportedly entered the store, selected numerous name-brand hoodies, and attempted to leave without paying. When an employee confronted him, the suspect responded with violence, pushing the employee to the ground before fleeing the scene in a vehicle described as a small black Ford sedan. The incident, captured under Houston PD #1554266-25, took place around 5:20 pm, as reported by the Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division.

The suspect is described as a Black male, estimated to be between the ages of 27 to 29, with a medium to skinny build. He was last seen wearing a gray hoodie and navy cargo pants. The Houston Police Department urges anyone with information regarding the identity or whereabouts of the suspect to come forward.

Crime Stoppers of Houston has offered a cash payment of up to $5,000 for information resulting in the charging and/or arrest of any felony suspects. Potential tipsters are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers DIRECTLY to maintain anonymity and qualify for the reward. Tips can be submitted by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477), going online at www.crime-stoppers.org, or through the Crime Stoppers mobile app, as per the Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division.