Houston robbery detectives went public Wednesday, asking for help tracking down whoever was behind an aggravated robbery on Jan. 2 in the 800 block of McCarty Street. Crime Stoppers of Houston is putting up to $5,000 on the table for information that leads to an arrest, and tipsters can call the anonymous hotline at 713-222-TIPS (8477). So far, the Robbery Division has not released any names or a suspect description in the initial alert.
WANTED: Robbery Detectives are seeking the identity of the suspect(s) wanted in an aggravated robbery at the 800 block of McCarty St. on January 2nd, 2026. @houstonpolice Contact @CrimeStopHOU to be eligible for a reward up to $5k.
— Houston Police Robbery (@hpdrobbery) March 4, 2026
What Investigators Released
In a post on X, the Houston Police Robbery account wrote, "Robbery Detectives are seeking the identity of the suspect(s) wanted in an aggravated robbery," and identified the 800 block of McCarty Street as the Jan. 2 crime scene, according to Houston Police Robbery on X. The post asked anyone with tips or video footage to contact Crime Stoppers. Detectives said they pushed the notice out to boost community visibility on an unsolved case.
How to Tip and Reward
Tipsters can reach Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online, and may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest, according to the Houston Chronicle. Crime Stoppers notes that only tips sent directly to the tip line are anonymous and qualify for the cash reward.
Legal Consequences
Under Texas law, aggravated robbery, which upgrades a robbery charge when a deadly weapon is used, serious bodily injury occurs, or a vulnerable victim is targeted, is a first-degree felony punishable by 5 to 99 years or life in prison and fines up to $10,000, per the Texas Penal Code §29.03. That steep penalty is one reason detectives work to circulate wanted notices as widely as possible.
What Police Are Asking Neighbors to Check
HPD's Robbery Division is urging nearby residents and businesses to comb through their surveillance footage and report any sightings, suspicious vehicles, or related details to investigators, guidance that is also posted on the department's Robbery website. Anyone who recognizes the people featured in the post or has relevant video is asked to contact Crime Stoppers or the Robbery Division directly. The department shares additional case information and safety tips on Houston Police Robbery.
