Houston Police robbery detectives are asking for the public's help to track down a crew caught on camera in an aggravated robbery at a north Houston business on Jan. 20. Surveillance images released by investigators show at least four people involved, and the case is still wide open as detectives wait for tips to come in, as reported by Houston Police Robbery.
On Wednesday the department posted an alert on its X account saying robbery detectives are seeking the identity of the suspect or suspects wanted in the aggravated robbery in the 600 block of W. Mount Houston Rd., and directed tipsters to Crime Stoppers for rewards and anonymous reporting, according to Houston Police Robbery. The post included still images pulled from surveillance video and the HPD case number to help the public identify those involved.
What police say
The Robbery Division bulletin says the incident happened about 4:45 a.m. on Jan. 20, when two women came in posing as customers and held the door while two male suspects followed. One of the men pulled a firearm and the group took off with merchandise, possibly in a vehicle. Investigators released descriptions of the four people seen on camera, including a male in a light-colored hooded jacket carrying a handgun, a second male in khaki with a yellow safety vest, and two females, one wearing a blue hooded jacket marked "HCC," as detailed by Houston Police Robbery. Detectives are asking anyone who recognizes the people or even just the clothing to get in touch.
How to tip
Crime Stoppers of Houston is handling anonymous tips. Callers can reach the tip line at 713-222-TIPS (8477) or submit information online, and tipsters must contact Crime Stoppers directly to be eligible for a cash reward of up to $5,000. The group's public materials stress that only tips sent straight to Crime Stoppers qualify for anonymity and reward consideration, according to Crime Stoppers of Houston.
Robberies at convenience stores and cellphone shops have been a recurring problem along the Mount Houston corridor in recent years, with local stations reporting prior armed robberies at nearby businesses. A 2023 case in the area, when a T-Mobile employee said a suspect fired shots inside the store, highlights the risks faced by staff and why police are asking neighbors to check their own surveillance footage and call in tips, as reported by ABC13 Houston.
Legal note
Under Texas law, aggravated robbery is a first-degree felony if it involves committing robbery while using or exhibiting a deadly weapon, and it carries severe prison terms. That definition appears in Texas Penal Code §29.03, as published by Justia.
Detectives say no arrests have been announced and that anyone with information about the case or the people pictured should contact Crime Stoppers or the Robbery Division directly. The HPD bulletin includes a case number and images to reference, according to Houston Police Robbery. Tips can also be submitted through the department's social accounts for follow-up.
