Houston police are asking for the public's help to find a man wanted in an aggravated robbery that happened on Feb. 24 in the 1000 block of Elgin Street. Investigators say the suspect pulled a gun, pointed it at the complainant, then took off on foot. Crime Stoppers may pay a cash reward for information that leads to charges.
As posted by Houston Police Robbery on X, the Robbery Division shared still images of the suspect and listed the case number as 253570-26 while asking anyone who recognizes the man to come forward. The March 30 post urges witnesses and nearby businesses to review surveillance footage and personal videos for anything that might help detectives.
What police released
According to Houston Police Robbery, the suspect is described as a Black male wearing a black hooded jacket, olive green pants and white shoes, carrying a backpack, with shoulder length dreadlocks and possible face tattoos. Officers say he "produced and pointed a firearm" at the complainant during the incident, then ran away on foot.
How to tip
Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers of Houston anonymously by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a tip through the organization's website, or using the Crime Stoppers mobile app. Tips that lead to an arrest or charges may be eligible for up to $5,000. The Robbery Division asks tipsters to include the HPD case number and any time stamped footage or photos that could help identify the suspect, according to Crime Stoppers of Houston.
Legal consequences
Aggravated robbery in Texas, which includes robbery committed while using or showing a deadly weapon, is a first degree felony punishable by five to 99 years in prison and fines under state law. The statutory language and penalties are outlined in Texas Penal Code §29.03.
Local context
HPD regularly releases surveillance stills and teams up with Crime Stoppers to offer cash rewards when investigators need a boost from the community, a tactic local outlets have covered in previous cases. For instance, Click2Houston has reported on earlier investigations where a $5,000 Crime Stoppers reward accompanied HPD's public call for tips.
