Drone Buzzes Over Spring Streets as Precinct 4 Hunts Armed Robbery Suspect

A wanted man with warrants for evading arrest and aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon sent Harris County Precinct 4 deputies into a full-scale search Thursday, as a drone circled neighborhoods near Walters Road and Sablechase Drive in Spring.

Deputies said the suspect bolted on foot, triggering a coordinated ground-and-air response and a warning to neighbors to stay alert while the hunt continued.

What Deputies Are Saying

According to a post by Mark Herman, Harris County Constable Precinct 4, deputies were canvassing the area after the man took off running, and a drone was launched to help track him from above while ground units worked through the neighborhood.

The constable’s office said the suspect had active warrants for evading arrest and aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon. The post urged residents to report any suspicious activity, keep their distance from the suspect, and follow the constable’s social media channels and the C4 Now mobile app for live updates.

Drone and K-9 Support in Recent Responses

Precinct 4 has leaned on drone teams and K-9 units in several high-stakes searches this spring. As reported by KPRC Click2Houston, the precinct’s drone unit recently helped officers zero in on a suspect during a manhunt in northwest Houston. In a separate April response covered by ABC13, K-9 and drone teams worked together to locate a missing 10-year-old child, who was confirmed safe.

Charges and Legal Notes

The constable’s post states the suspect in Thursday’s search was wanted on warrants for evading arrest and aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon. Under Texas law, aggravated robbery, including robbery that happens while a person uses or exhibits a deadly weapon, is classified as a first-degree felony under Texas Penal Code §29.03.

How Residents Can Help

Residents in the search zone were asked to steer clear of active police activity, stay aware of their surroundings, and call law enforcement rather than trying to confront or follow the suspect themselves.

The constable’s update also encouraged neighbors to keep an eye on the office’s social media feeds and use the C4 Now app for real-time alerts, safety tips, and any new information about the case.