Houston Police robbery detectives are asking for an extra set of eyes from the public after a Feb. 19 stickup in the 11000 block of Bissonnet Street, releasing surveillance stills of two people they believe were involved and stressing that the investigation is very much alive. Crime Stoppers is putting up cash for information that helps move the case forward.
According to Houston Police Robbery, the department posted the images along with brief clothing descriptions and urged anyone who recognizes the pair to speak up. The social post, published April 2, listed no names and noted no arrests.
How to tip and reward
To qualify for a payout of up to $5,000, tipsters must contact Crime Stoppers of Houston directly at 713-222-TIPS (8477), through the nonprofit's website or via its mobile app. Crime Stoppers stresses that tips have to go through the organization to stay anonymous and to be eligible for any reward money.
Bissonnet corridor context
The latest appeal comes amid a string of incidents along the Bissonnet corridor, including a Feb. 5 robbery in the 12600 block that also led detectives to release stills and clothing details. That earlier stickup case added to concerns already simmering in the area, and a fatal Feb. 9 shooting at an alleged illegal game room at 7084 Bissonnet Street is documented in a City of Houston release. Business owners have been pushing for more patrols and urging neighbors to comb through security and doorbell footage.
Legal consequences
Robbery can be elevated to aggravated robbery if a weapon is used or a victim suffers serious injury, an offense that counts as a first-degree felony under Texas law. Justia publishes the text of Texas Penal Code §29.03, which spells out those elements along with possible penalties. Any decision to pursue enhanced charges would depend on what evidence prosecutors have, including details about weapons and injuries.
Anyone who recognizes the people in the surveillance images or has relevant video from the 11000 block of Bissonnet around Feb. 19 is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS or contact the Houston Police Robbery Division. Detectives released the images hoping they will jog memories and spark new leads, according to Houston Police Robbery.
