Houston robbery detectives are asking for an extra set of eyes from just about everyone who drives or lives along West Tidwell Road, as they work to identify a man wanted in a May 16 robbery in the 8100 block of the busy corridor. On Friday, the department released a wanted bulletin with surveillance stills of the suspect and urged anyone who recognizes him to contact investigators. Crime Stoppers of Houston is offering a cash reward for tips that lead to an arrest.
What police released
According to Houston Police Robbery, the bulletin specifically ties the suspect to the May 16 incident in the 8100 block of W. Tidwell Road and includes still images pulled from surveillance footage. The Robbery Division has also posted the case bulletin on its public pages, along with instructions on how to submit information to investigators through official department channels so tips do not get lost in the social media shuffle.
How to tip and reward
Crime Stoppers of Houston says tipsters who call 713-222-TIPS (8477), use the Crime Stoppers mobile app, or file an online report may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $5,000. Per Crime Stoppers of Houston, information has to be submitted through those official options in order for a caller to remain anonymous and to qualify for any possible reward.
Why detectives want help now
The Robbery Division has been rolling out and reissuing wanted bulletins as detectives try to turn surveillance stills into solid leads, particularly along the Tidwell corridor, according to reporting on the relaunch of the hunt along Tidwell. Investigators are urging residents and business owners to hang on to any dash-cam or security camera footage from mid-May and to route possible leads straight to Crime Stoppers instead of posting them publicly, so useful information does not get compromised or misidentified in the comments section.
If you recognize the person in the bulletin or have video from the area, contact Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS or reach out to the Houston Police Robbery Division. The department lists the Robbery Division contact for guidance at 713-308-0700, according to Houston Police materials. Officers ask that anyone with information avoid sharing potential leads on social media so caller anonymity and the integrity of tips can be protected.
