Houston police's Robbery Division on July 9 released images and a public bulletin asking for help identifying suspects in a June 4 robbery in the 2100 block of Leeland Street. Investigators say 28-year-old Christopher Bishop is wanted in the case and that a warrant has been issued for him.
According to Houston Police Robbery, detectives have classified the offense as theft from a person and report that it occurred around 4:15 p.m. The post includes a physical description of the suspect as a Black male, bald, wearing a green shirt, gray pants and black shoes, and lists warrant No. 19715480, which was filed in the 262nd District Court on July 7.
Crime Stoppers of Houston is offering up to $5,000 for information that leads to the charging or arrest of the suspect or suspects, and the organization emphasizes that tipsters remain anonymous if they report directly through its channels. Per Crime Stoppers of Houston, tips can be submitted by phone at 713-222-TIPS (8477), via the mobile app, or online through the group's tip portal.
What police released
Investigators have circulated still images and a brief bulletin but have not released the names of any victims or a possible motive, saying they need the public's help to identify the people shown. The Robbery Division's message specifically names Christopher Bishop and lists the warrant number, and detectives say the warrant was filed in Harris County's 262nd District Court. They are asking anyone with video or eyewitness information to contact investigators, according to Houston Police Robbery.
Robbery tips and context
The Robbery Division has repeatedly paired short public bulletins with Crime Stoppers rewards in recent weeks to generate leads, a strategy that has produced tips in other investigations. As reported in coverage of the Lydia Street store heist, detectives often release still images and highlight rewards when they need extra help from the public.
How to help
Anyone with information about the Leeland Street robbery is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477) or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers of Houston. Tipsters can also contact HPD's Robbery Division at (713) 308-0700, per the department's public contact page. Detectives ask that callers reference the Robbery Division's public bulletin so investigators can connect the information to the correct case.
