Two men accused of jumping a store counter at gunpoint on South Loop West are now at the center of an HPD robbery investigation, and a useful tip could be worth up to $5,000.
Houston Police robbery detectives say the pair hit a business in the 1600 block of South Loop West on Dec. 9, 2025, at about 10:30 p.m. One man reportedly posed as a customer, then both went behind the counter, with one displaying a handgun while cash was taken from the register before they fled. Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest.
What detectives say
Police posted the wanted notice on Monday and listed the case as Houston PD #1607388-25. According to Houston Police Robbery, the Dec. 9 incident unfolded around 10:30 p.m. at a business in the 1600 block of S Loop W, where one man first acted as a customer before both suspects vaulted the counter. Investigators say one of the men then pulled a firearm and took money from the register.
The post describes the suspects as follows: “Suspect #1: Male, jacket (red hood and sleeves, with black core), dark pants, light-colored shoes, and surgical style mask. Suspect #2: Male, dark jacket (hooded), dark pants, and light-colored shoes.” Detectives are asking anyone who recognizes either man to contact Crime Stoppers with information that could lead to charges and/or an arrest.
How to report tips
According to Crime Stoppers of Houston, tipsters remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $5,000. Tips can be submitted by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477), using the Crime Stoppers Houston mobile app, or filing an online report through the organization’s web portal. Crime Stoppers notes that tips which lead to the charging and/or arrest of felony suspects receive priority for reward consideration.
Local data and trends
Local researchers and community groups track robbery and weapon-related offenses through public dashboards and reports that highlight emerging trends across Houston. The Glenda Gordy Research Center produces data tools and analysis used by officials and community partners. The Glenda Gordy Research Center notes that these resources help sharpen law-enforcement follow-up and guide prevention efforts in neighborhoods most affected by crime.
Anyone with information about the South Loop West case is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS, use the mobile app, or submit an online tip, and reference Houston PD case #1607388-25. Detectives also encourage anyone who may have captured independent video of the incident to share it with investigators through Crime Stoppers to assist the ongoing probe.
