A Thursday night robbery at a Tomball-area apartment complex left one resident hurt after an attacker struck the victim with a handgun, according to deputies.
Officials say the aggravated robbery unfolded at an apartment complex in the 19500 block of Tomball Parkway. An unknown suspect reportedly demanded money, hit the victim with a handgun and then took off on foot. The injured person was taken to a hospital with what authorities described as non-life-threatening injuries.
In a Facebook update, Constable Mark Herman’s office said deputies responded to the reported aggravated robbery at the complex and that the case remains under investigation, according to Mark Herman, Harris County Constable Precinct 4. The post notes that the suspect was not identified at the scene and urges anyone with information to contact law enforcement or use the precinct’s C4 NOW app for live updates and tips.
Details from deputies
The Facebook post, titled “PCT4 UPDATE: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY,” lays out the basic timeline of the incident, according to Mark Herman, Harris County Constable Precinct 4. Deputies reported canvassing the area, speaking with witnesses and reviewing surveillance footage from the complex as part of the ongoing investigation. No arrests had been announced in the update.
Legal consequences
Under Texas law, a robbery is elevated to aggravated robbery when a suspect uses or exhibits a deadly weapon or causes serious bodily injury during the crime, as outlined in Texas Penal Code §29.03. The offense is a first-degree felony that can bring prison terms ranging from five years to life and fines up to $10,000, according to legal references such as FindLaw.
How to help
Deputies are asking anyone with information about the Tomball Parkway robbery to contact Precinct 4 or send tips through the C4 NOW mobile app. The precinct’s website lists the main office phone number and links to its social media channels, along with Crime Stoppers resources for those who prefer to remain anonymous, per Harris County Precinct 4.
