Deputies with Harris County Constable Precinct 4 are investigating an aggravated robbery after a business was reportedly robbed at gunpoint Monday night near the 7700 block of FM 1960 at Humble Westfield. Precinct 4 reported a heavy law enforcement presence at the scene while investigators canvassed the area. No arrests were announced in the initial update.
What Precinct 4 says happened
According to a post by Harris County Constable Precinct 4, the suspect entered the business, displayed a firearm and fled with property. Deputies described the suspect as a Black male wearing sunglasses, a red hoodie and black jeans. Precinct 4 said the investigation is ongoing.
How to share tips and track updates
Per Harris County Constable Precinct 4, anyone with information is asked to call the office's non-emergency dispatch at 281-376-3472. For emergencies, residents should call 911. The agency also urged residents to follow its social channels and download the "C4 NOW" mobile app for live updates.
What 'aggravated robbery' means in Texas
Under Texas Penal Code §29.03, aggravated robbery, including robberies where a deadly weapon is used or exhibited, is prosecuted as a first-degree felony. According to Texas statutes, a conviction can carry a sentence of five to 99 years or life in prison and fines up to $10,000.
FM 1960's history of armed robberies
The FM 1960 corridor has seen armed robberies and other violent incidents in prior years. Archived reporting includes a 2012 convenience-store aggravated robbery in the 7700 block of FM 1960, as detailed by the Houston Chronicle, underscoring why the stretch regularly draws law enforcement attention. Neighbors have long raised safety concerns along the corridor, and law enforcement continues to patrol the area.
The investigation remains active, and deputies asked anyone with video or information to contact the Constable's Office. This story will be updated as officials release more details.
