Houston police on July 2, 2026 released surveillance stills and a wanted notice as detectives continue searching for a man linked to an aggravated robbery at a grocery store in the 8300 block of W. FM 1960 on June 12, 2025. Investigators say the man pulled a knife after an employee tried to stop him, then pedaled off on a bicycle. Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest, and the case remains open while detectives chase down leads.
X carried the wanted notice from Houston Police Robbery
WANTED: Robbery Detectives are still seeking the identity of the suspect wanted in Aggravated Robbery, in the 8300 block of W. FM 1960, in Houston, Texas on Thursday, June 12, 2025 @houstonpolice
— Houston Police Robbery (@hpdrobbery) July 2, 2026
Contact @CrimeStopHOU to be eligible for a reward up to $5k . pic.twitter.com/q9x7c1Lxul
What police released
According to Houston Police Robbery, the suspect moved through the store while concealing merchandise, then tried to leave without paying. When an employee confronted him, officers say he pulled out a knife and took off on a bicycle. The incident was recorded as HPD case #764301-25 and was reported at about 10 a.m.
Houston Police Robbery also pushed the wanted notice on social media, posting surveillance stills and urging anyone who recognizes the man to contact Crime Stoppers. The agency describes the suspect as a white male about 32–37 years old, around 5'10"–6'0" and 175–180 pounds, in a white shirt, blue jeans and a baseball cap. X shows the post that went live on July 2, 2026.
How to tip and the reward
Crime Stoppers of Houston says tipsters who call 713-222-TIPS (8477), use the organization’s mobile app, or submit an online report may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $5,000 if their information leads to an arrest. Tips must be submitted directly to Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous and to qualify for payment, according to Crime Stoppers of Houston.
FM 1960 corridor context
The busy FM 1960 corridor has seen multiple robberies and law-enforcement actions this year, and detectives have increasingly relied on public wanted notices and Crime Stoppers rewards to drum up leads. Local reporting has documented several recent cases along FM 1960, which helps explain why police are circulating surveillance images in this one. One earlier case involved a Feb. 28, 2026 stickup in the 9400 block of W. FM 1960 that also carried a $5,000 reward.
Legal note
Aggravated robbery in Texas covers robberies committed while causing serious bodily injury or when a robber uses or exhibits a deadly weapon, and it can be charged under Texas Penal Code §29.03. Convictions for aggravated robbery are typically prosecuted as a first-degree felony, with potential prison terms ranging from five to 99 years or life in prison. See the statutory language through the Texas Legislature and the punishment provision on Justia.
