Robbery detectives in Houston are asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect tied to a holdup in the 600 block of W. Mount Houston on April 12 in north Houston. The Houston Police Robbery Division has posted an alert and released surveillance stills as investigators work to track down the person seen in the images.
WANTED: Robbery Detectives are seeking the identity of the suspect wanted in a Robbery, in the 600 block of W. Mount Houston, on April 12, 2026. https://x.com/i/status/2051387574078329269
— Houston Police Robbery (@hpdrobbery) May 4, 2026
Police bulletin and surveillance images
In a post on X, Houston Police Robbery said detectives are trying to put a name to the face seen in the April 12 robbery and directed readers to the Robbery Division bulletin for additional stills and case details. The department’s online bulletin lists the location, a brief description of the case, and asks anyone who recognizes the person pictured to contact investigators.
How to tip and reward
Crime Stoppers of Houston is handling anonymous tips and notes that callers must contact the group directly to be eligible for a cash reward of up to $5,000. According to its public materials, tipsters can call 713-222-TIPS (8477), submit information online, or use the Crime Stoppers mobile app for anonymous reporting.
Mount Houston corridor has seen repeat robberies
Robberies targeting convenience stores and cellphone shops along the Mount Houston corridor have surfaced repeatedly in recent years, and a 2023 case in which a T‑Mobile employee said a suspect fired shots inside the store highlights the risks clerks face on the job. Local reporting and prior HPD bulletins show a pattern of similar crimes, and ABC13 along with a previous pre-dawn heist case have both spotlighted similar incidents in the area.
Legal note
If a weapon was displayed or used, prosecutors could pursue an aggravated robbery charge, which is a first‑degree felony under Texas law. The statute and potential penalties are laid out in Texas Penal Code §29.03, as summarized by Justia.
Anyone who recognizes the person pictured or has surveillance footage that might help the investigation is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477) or submit an anonymous tip online and reference the HPD bulletin if possible. Tips sent directly to Crime Stoppers may be eligible for the cash reward and are shared with HPD’s Robbery Division for follow-up.
