Houston robbery detectives are asking for help tracking down an armed man who held up a gas station in the 9400 block of W. FM 1960 on Feb. 28, slipping away with cash after pointing a firearm at an employee. Police say no one was hurt, but the suspect’s getup was hard to miss: a black ski mask, sunglasses, dark clothing and, in an unusual twist, a pink blanket in hand.
What Police Say About the Case
According to Houston Police Robbery, the holdup has been logged as case number HPD #403991-26, with the public alert going out on April 30. Investigators say the suspect produced a firearm during the robbery, took cash after the employee complied and then took off before officers arrived.
How to Tip and the Reward
Crime Stoppers of Houston is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest or charging in the case, and anyone hoping to stay anonymous has to go through the tip line, not the police desk, according to Crime Stoppers of Houston. Tips can be called in to 713-222-TIPS (8477), filed online or sent through the Crime Stoppers mobile app.
FM 1960 Corridor Context
The FM 1960 corridor has already been on law enforcement’s radar this year, with local outlets tracking a run of robberies and the resulting stepped-up patrols. Earlier coverage, including the FM 1960 Dollar Store Heist, detailed a recent gunpoint robbery and arrest along the same busy commercial strip.
Police Contacts and Next Steps
Anyone with information about this hold-up can contact the HPD Robbery Division. The division lists an administrative number at 713-308-0700 and regional squad lines on its public contact page, according to Houston Police Robbery. Detectives say callers who reference case number HPD #403991-26 will make it easier for investigators to match tips to the open file.
