Houston robbery detectives are asking for the public's help tracking down a man caught on home security video wandering through a Stafford house late last month. The homeowners spotted the stranger on their cameras, got out of the residence and called 911. Officers responded but were not able to find the intruder.
The Robbery Division later pushed the case out on social media, posting a wanted notice on X on June 16 and urging anyone who recognizes the man to speak up, according to Houston Police Robbery on X. The post links to a formal case bulletin and directs potential tipsters to Crime Stoppers.
What detectives released
According to the Robbery Division's case bulletin (HPD #671256-26), the break-in happened around 11:00 p.m. on May 26 in the 11500 block of Caesar Drive in Stafford. The bulletin states the homeowners discovered a back sliding glass door unlocked, then later reviewed their cameras and saw a Black male in dark clothing walking through the home. Officers searched the area but could not find him.
To boost the chances of someone recognizing the suspect, detectives put out surveillance stills and a short clothing description, as detailed in the Robbery Division's bulletin.
How to tip and reward
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers of Houston. Tipsters can stay anonymous by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477), using the Crime Stoppers mobile app or submitting an online tip, and may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $5,000, according to Crime Stoppers of Houston. Investigators are also asking residents to review any doorbell or dash-cam footage from the area and pass along clips that might help the case.
Why detectives are going public
HPD's Robbery Division has increasingly relied on social posts paired with Crime Stoppers rewards to crowdsource identifications in cases like this. In fact, local coverage has tracked similar wanted alerts and the recurring tipline details detectives use to drum up fresh leads.
