A theft attempt at a Spring gas station turned violent this week, with authorities saying a suspect assaulted a manager and another person before forcing his way out and sprinting toward a nearby CVS. Authorities in north Harris County are now asking the public for help finding the man, describing him as dangerous enough that bystanders should not approach him if spotted.
The incident unfolded at the Shell gas station on Louetta Road and Champions Forest Drive, according to FOX 26 Houston. Officials said a theft attempt was reported at the location, and the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office said the suspect assaulted a manager and another person at the gas station before forcing his way out and running toward the CVS at the same intersection.
Who Authorities Are Looking For
Investigators believe the suspect is a man around 30 years old who may be white or Hispanic, per the station's report. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie and black pants, the only description authorities have released so far.
Authorities asked anyone who sees a person matching that description to call law enforcement right away and not approach the man directly. Beyond that warning, the same account notes that other details on the incident were not available at the time of publication, leaving the full circumstances of the assault and theft attempt unclear for now.
Another Louetta Road Business Hit Earlier This Year
This is not the first time a business along Louetta Road has drawn a law enforcement response this year. In July, deputies investigated an armed robbery at the Texas Market/Exxon in the 1600 block of Louetta Road, according to Click2Houston. That robbery, reported at approximately 5:13 a.m. on July 13, involved two armed male suspects who fled the business before deputies arrived and were last seen heading toward Interstate 45. The two cases are separate incidents and nothing in the available reporting ties them together or points to a broader pattern along the corridor.
For now, the search for the Shell station suspect remains active, and authorities have not released additional information about the assault or the theft attempt itself. Anyone with information is urged to contact law enforcement rather than confront the man if he is spotted in the area.
