The Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division is asking for the public’s help to identify a man responsible for an awkward aggravated robbery that resulted in the suspect falling on the floor, shooting a box of sodas and only leaving with a stolen case of beer.
The crime occurred on Jan. 12 at around 3 p.m. at a convenience store located in the 1300 block of Federal Road.
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A man wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, dark blue sweatpants and black sandals entered the store.
He attempted to draw a handgun from his waistband, but it slipped and slid down the leg of his sweats. When he bent over to try to retrieve the firearm from around his ankles, he lost his balance and fell backwards on the floor, momentarily dropping the weapon in the process.
Somehow still committed to going through with the robbery, the man approached the counter and attempted to rob the clerk at gunpoint.
When the employee didn’t cooperate, he fired his weapon at a box of sodas on the floor near him, causing bubbly liquid to splash on the floor. Still not getting his way, the man retrieved the empty shell casing from the round he fired, grabbed a box of beer, and left the store.
Authorities believe he might have fled in a white truck.
Crime Stoppers of Houston is offering a $5,000 award if you have information leading to this inelegant crook’s arrest. You can submit a tip through their website or by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477).
