What should have been a routine ATM stop on Lyons Avenue turned ugly when, according to Houston detectives, a man forced a customer to pull cash from a machine, then walked off with the money.
The holdup unfolded at a convenience store in the 4000 block of Lyons Avenue on March 24, after what police describe as a physical run-in between the suspect and the victim outside the business. Investigators say the confrontation spilled back inside, where the suspect allegedly demanded an ATM withdrawal and then took the cash before leaving. Detectives have now released surveillance stills and a basic description of the man they are trying to track down.
According to Houston Police Robbery, the case is logged as Houston PD #381118-26 and was reported at about 6:55 p.m. on March 24. The Robbery Division notes that the suspect entered the store, got into a physical altercation with the complainant outside, forced him back inside, and made him withdraw cash from the ATM before taking the money and leaving. Police gave a brief suspect description: a male wearing a dark T-shirt, dark pants, and dark shoes, as seen in the surveillance images shared with the public.
How to submit tips
Tips that lead to an arrest may qualify for a reward of up to $5,000, but to be eligible, tipsters must contact Crime Stoppers of Houston directly. As outlined by Crime Stoppers of Houston, anyone with information can call 713-222-TIPS (8477), send a tip through the Crime Stoppers mobile app, or use the organization’s online form.
What police released
The surveillance stills and short description show a lone male in dark clothing, and investigators are asking anyone who recognizes him, or who has relevant video from the 4000 block of Lyons Avenue on March 24, to step forward. As posted by Houston Police Robbery on X, detectives are especially interested in dashcam, doorbell, or surveillance footage from that area and time, and they urge those who have it to call Crime Stoppers or contact HPD Robbery.
Houston’s Robbery Division routinely shares wanted notices and surveillance images when detectives need the public’s help, and officials say timely tips and camera footage often make the difference in closing these cases. For similar open cases and alerts, the division maintains a running list on its blog at Houston Police Robbery.
