Houston detectives are hoping someone in the community can put a name to a face after a robbery in the 5300 block of South Rice Avenue on April 20, around 8:30 p.m. The case is logged as Houston PD #507820-26, and police say the public's help could be the key to tracking down the suspect.
Investigators released still images of a man they are calling a person of interest and are working with Crime Stoppers of Houston, which is offering up to $5,000 for a tip that leads to an arrest and charges in the case.
According to Houston Police Robbery, detectives circulated surveillance stills from the scene and urged anyone who recognizes the man to come forward. The post highlights the potential reward and reminds tipsters to mention the HPD case number when they call in information.
Suspect Description And Timeline
Police say the robbery unfolded at about 8:30 p.m. on April 20 along the 5300 block of South Rice Avenue. In the social media post, Houston Police Robbery described the suspect as wearing a dark colored shirt, a reflective vest, dark colored pants, a dark colored beanie, a dark colored backpack, and black and white shoes. Investigators hope the distinctive outfit jogs someone’s memory.
Detectives say the man in the images is a person of interest in the case and are asking anyone who recognizes him to reach out rather than assume someone else will make the call.
How To Submit Tips
To pass along information and still qualify for the reward, Crime Stoppers of Houston asks tipsters to call 713-222-TIPS (8477), use the organization’s mobile app, or submit details online at its website. Tipsters can remain anonymous and are asked to reference HPD case No. 507820-26 so detectives can quickly connect the information to the correct file.
Per Crime Stoppers’ public guidelines, that cash payout is only available if the information leads to an arrest and charging in the case.
Why Detectives Shared The Images
HPD’s Robbery Division has been leaning on social media this spring, posting surveillance stills and short clips in a steady stream of “do you know this person” appeals. A recent stream of wanted posts has highlighted how frequently detectives are turning to public tips to help close open cases.
Anyone who recognizes the man in the South Rice images or knows anything about the April 20 robbery is urged to contact Crime Stoppers or the HPD Robbery Division. Police say all credible tips are being checked out and that the right piece of information could both help solve the case and unlock that reward.
