The Houston Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects involved in an aggravated robbery in Southwest Houston.
The incident occurred Saturday, April 26, just before 10 p.m. at a smoke shop located in the 7400 block of Bissonnet.
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According to authorities, two unknown males entered the store and pulled out a firearm on the store employee. One suspect reportedly pulled the gun and jumped over the counter while the second suspect followed closely behind.
The suspects then took money from the cash register, smoke products, car keys, and a cell phone belonging to the employee. After retrieving the items, both suspects fled the store in the employee’s Honda Civic.
The vehicle was later found abandoned on May 2 in the 7800 block of Rockhill, Houston.
Police describe both suspects as young men, one in their late teens to early 20s, wearing a white and black striped shirt and black pants. The other was wearing a black long-sleeved shirt and black pants.
Authorities urge anyone with information related to the investigation to contact Crime Stoppers of Houston directly. Information leading to the charging or arrest of felony suspects may result in a cash reward up to $5,000.
Tips can be submitted anonymously by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477), submitting an online tip at Crime Stoppers, or through the Crime Stoppers mobile app.
