Houston police are searching for seven suspects accused of storming a general store on the 2500 block of Calumet Street, where an aggravated robbery left the clerk assaulted and staring down the barrel of a rifle-style gun. Investigators say the group poured into the shop around 8:20 p.m. on Jan. 18, stole merchandise, then took off. Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for tips that lead to an arrest.
According to Houston Police Robbery, the case is listed as Houston PD #82427-26. In a public bulletin posted March 31, detectives said several suspects entered the business, grabbed items, and fled. They are now asking anyone with video or first-hand information to contact investigators.
WANTED: Robbery Detectives are seeking the identity of the suspect(s) wanted in an Aggravated Robbery, in the 2500 block of Calumet St., on January 18th, 2026. @houstonpolice Contact @CrimeStopHOU to be eligible for a reward up to $5k. Details at https://t.co/eJba6a65Qx pic.twitter.com/vg0733RmUp
— Houston Police Robbery (@hpdrobbery) March 31, 2026
What investigators released
"One of the suspects produced a rifle style firearm, pointing it at the complainant," the department wrote, according to Houston Police Robbery. Detectives shared brief clothing and appearance descriptions for seven people they believe were involved, including a male wearing a red plaid blanket draped over his shoulders and a female with long black-and-blonde braids. They urged nearby residents and businesses to review their surveillance systems and send in anything that might help put names to the faces in the video.
How to tip and what’s at stake
Crime Stoppers of Houston is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest. To stay anonymous and qualify for payment, tipsters must contact Crime Stoppers directly, according to Crime Stoppers of Houston. The group lists its phone tip line as 713-222-TIPS (8477) and also accepts tips through its website and mobile app.
Legal consequences and local context
Under Texas Penal Code §29.03, aggravated robbery is a first-degree felony. A conviction can bring five to 99 years or even life in prison. Houston’s Robbery Division has leaned on public bulletins and social media to get traction on unsolved cases, a pattern highlighted in coverage of a McCarty Street robbery crew.
Anyone with information about the Jan. 18 Calumet Street robbery is asked to reference Houston PD case #82427-26 when calling Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477) or submitting a tip online. Investigators say surveillance clips, vehicle sightings, or other small details could be the key to identifying the seven suspects.
