Main Street Lunch Turns Ugly As Cops Hunt Restaurant Robbery Suspect

A midday meal on Houston’s Main Street reportedly turned violent when a man grabbed a diner’s belongings and punched them before bolting out of the restaurant, and now robbery detectives want the public’s help to track him down.

The robbery happened in the 9300 block of Main Street around 2 p.m. on May 6, according to investigators. Houston police say the suspect took property straight from the complainant’s hands, then struck the victim and ran off on foot. Surveillance stills released by authorities show a man in dark clothing, carrying a backpack and sporting facial hair.

Crime Stoppers says it may offer up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest in the case.

What investigators say

The Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division logged the case as Houston PD #581172-26 and says the incident went down at about 2:00 p.m. on May 6, when the suspect snatched the property from the complainant and struck them before running away, according to Houston Police Robbery. Detectives shared the wanted notice along with the surveillance stills on the division’s social account to widen the search.

How to tip and reward

Crime Stoppers of Houston says anyone who contacts the organization directly at 713-222-TIPS (8477), uses the Crime Stoppers mobile app, or submits an online tip may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000, per Crime Stoppers of Houston. To stay anonymous and to qualify for a possible cash payout, tipsters are urged to go through Crime Stoppers rather than calling police directly.

How residents can help

Investigators are asking anyone who was in the area or who has doorbell or security-camera footage from the 9300 block of Main Street around 2 p.m. on May 6 to check for images of the suspect. The Robbery Division’s post and the X notice include the surveillance stills and the suspect description. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS and reference the online post from Houston Police Robbery.