Houston robbery detectives are hunting for two men after a wild roadside encounter along the North Freeway feeder that shattered a driver's windshield and turned into an attempted car theft on April 21. Investigators say a driver was heading along the 5700 block of the feeder road when a rock smashed into her windshield; as she chased one suspect on foot, another man climbed into her vehicle and tried to drive off with a second person still inside. Detectives have now released still images in hopes the public can help name the pair.
WANTED: Robbery Detectives are seeking the identity of the suspect wanted in a Robbery, in the 5700 block of North Freeway on April 21, 2026. Contact @CrimeStopHOU to be eligible for a reward up to $5k. Details at https://t.co/eJba6a65Qx https://t.co/sbyXQsVZQ1
— Houston Police Robbery (@hpdrobbery) June 11, 2026
What Police Say Happened
According to Houston Police Robbery on X and the Robbery Division's online bulletin, the chaos unfolded around 7 p.m. on April 21 along the North Freeway feeder and began with a rock hurled at a passing vehicle. The department's post notes that one suspect was spotted near the scene and describes the second as a white male wearing a dark shirt, light-colored jeans and light shoes.
How To Share A Tip
Crime Stoppers of Houston states that anyone who contacts the nonprofit directly with information that leads to an arrest may qualify for a cash reward of up to $5,000, per Crime Stoppers of Houston. Tips can be submitted anonymously by calling 713‑222‑TIPS (8477), through the Crime Stoppers app, or online. Detectives are particularly interested in hearing from anyone who has dash-cam or surveillance video from the North Freeway corridor around the time of the incident.
Why Detectives Are Casting A Wider Net
The Robbery Division has been pushing out a series of similar wanted notices this spring tied to crimes along Houston's freeway routes, where even short video clips can crack a case wide open. The outlet noted a comparable highway-area heist that investigators re-shared this season. Houston police are urging anyone with potentially relevant footage or tips to call the Robbery Division at 713‑308‑0700 or reach out to Crime Stoppers.
