Security video from an East El Paso motel shows a man in a dark hoodie pulling a knife on staff and walking off with property, in a robbery that unfolded just off Interstate 10 and a short drive from El Paso International Airport.
The holdup happened May 7, at the Quality Inn at 900 N. Yarbrough Drive. The surveillance clip was later selected as a Crime of the Week case and circulated publicly before local outlets picked up the story on June 7. The footage shows the suspect brandishing a knife and taking items from the motel area, although it is not clear from the video whether anyone was injured.
Crime Stoppers posts video, asks public to ID suspect
Crime Stoppers of El Paso labeled the robbery footage its Crime of the Week and is asking for help identifying the suspect in the hoodie. The group says tipsters can remain anonymous and may qualify for a reward if their information leads to an arrest.
According to the organization, tips can be called in at 915-566-8477 or submitted through its online system, which allows users to submit information without revealing their identity.
What local reporting found
The El Paso Times reports that the video shows a man wearing a dark hoodie confronting motel staff while holding a knife, then leaving the scene with unknown property. The outlet noted that, as of its June 7 coverage, it was not clear whether police had made any arrests tied to the May 7 robbery.
Police response and how to share tips
The El Paso Police Department is investigating and is asking anyone who may have surveillance footage from nearby homes or businesses, or any information about the suspect, to contact investigators.
Officials point residents to the department's online reporting tools and to Crime Stoppers for confidential tip options and phone contacts. The El Paso Police Department site also explains how to submit video evidence directly to detectives handling the case.
Where the robbery happened
The Quality Inn at 900 N. Yarbrough Drive sits in a busy commercial corridor near Interstate 10, along a route heavily used by drivers heading to and from El Paso International Airport. Travel listings for the property confirm the address and place the motel squarely in a high-traffic stretch frequented by both highway and airport travelers.
