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A man was hit by a car while trying to run away after deputies said he robbed a woman at gunpoint.
Read full article: A man was hit by a car while trying to run away after deputies said he robbed a woman at gunpoint.According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, a woman was attempting to withdraw money from at ATM when a masked suspect approached her at gunpoint and demanded cash.
Robbery suspect fleeing deputy hit by vehicle on East Freeway in Harris County
Read full article: Robbery suspect fleeing deputy hit by vehicle on East Freeway in Harris CountyAuthorities with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office says a man who robbed a woman outside a bank has been taken to a hospital after being hit by a vehicle while running from a deputy.
‘Pointless, cruel and pathetic’: Houston teen arrested for robbery and posting explicit footage online
Read full article: ‘Pointless, cruel and pathetic’: Houston teen arrested for robbery and posting explicit footage onlineA Houston teenager has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, invasive visual recording, and aggravated robbery, after allegedly robbing a victim at gunpoint, forcing him to strip naked, and posting explicit footage of the incident online.
Gun sale in northwest Harris County turns into robbery, 4 people shot
Read full article: Gun sale in northwest Harris County turns into robbery, 4 people shotSheriff Ed Gonzalez said two groups of people met up in northwest Harris County to buy a gun when during the sale, gunfire was exchanged "in what appears to be a robbery."
Video shows shootout between gunmen, victims during robbery in north Houston
Read full article: Video shows shootout between gunmen, victims during robbery in north HoustonSurveillance video has been released in hopes someone from the public can identify those involved in an aggravated robbery last year.
Lyft driver killed, carjacked on Houston’s southside, vehicle found in a ditch
Read full article: Lyft driver killed, carjacked on Houston’s southside, vehicle found in a ditchTwo men are on the run after police said a rideshare driver was found shot to death. Before that, investigators said he was robbed and shot several times before his killers took off with his car.
2 teens arrested in connection to violent armored truck robberies including ‘Scrooge Sprayer’ heist
Read full article: 2 teens arrested in connection to violent armored truck robberies including ‘Scrooge Sprayer’ heistTwo teenagers have been arrested for suspected involvement in multiple armored truck robberies across Houston.
UH President can’t answer why university didn’t alert public to rape suspect’s mistaken release
Read full article: UH President can’t answer why university didn’t alert public to rape suspect’s mistaken releaseAfter several violent crimes on campus, including robberies and a sexual assault, the president of the University of Houston says a task force will be formed to help gauge what more needs to be done to improve safety on campus.
Suspect in UH parking garage sexual assault attack taken to jail and released same day, now wanted
Read full article: Suspect in UH parking garage sexual assault attack taken to jail and released same day, now wantedEric Latroy Brown, 40, is charged with two counts of aggravated sexual assault and one count of aggravated robbery after a student was attacked around 5:30 p.m. last Friday.
Safety concerns at University of Houston grows after another attack reported on campus
Read full article: Safety concerns at University of Houston grows after another attack reported on campusThe attack has sparked growing concerns among students and parents, with many calling on the university to take stronger action to improve campus security.
15-year-old shot, detained with 3 others during robbery spree in west Houston
Read full article: 15-year-old shot, detained with 3 others during robbery spree in west HoustonInvestigators said the 15-year-old flagged down responding police after she was shot when witnesses told officers she and another teenage girl tried to rob a street vendor.
Wanted armed robbers seen on video accused of shooting cell phone store employee in SE Houston
Read full article: Wanted armed robbers seen on video accused of shooting cell phone store employee in SE HoustonSurveillance video shows one of the robbers telling the employees, “Empty out those f***ing pockets." Investigators say the gunman later shot one of the employees after trying to run out of the store.
‘I didn’t want them to see me’: Witness hid between cars as suspects approached him during armored car robbery
Read full article: ‘I didn’t want them to see me’: Witness hid between cars as suspects approached him during armored car robberyA man who was near the scene of a violent robbery at a west Houston bank described his harrowing experience.
Teenage suspect shot after pepper spraying employees during armored truck robbery at bank in west Houston
Read full article: Teenage suspect shot after pepper spraying employees during armored truck robbery at bank in west HoustonA person has reportedly been shot during a robbery of an armored vehicle at a bank southwest Houston.
Young kids shot trying to rob man at gunpoint in north Harris County on Christmas night
Read full article: Young kids shot trying to rob man at gunpoint in north Harris County on Christmas nightLate Christmas night, investigators say a shooter turned himself in, saying four kids (between 12 and 14 years old) tried to rob him when he turned the tables on them.
FBI Houston seeks men dubbed ‘Scrooge Sprayers’ after violent robbery of armored car courier
Read full article: FBI Houston seeks men dubbed ‘Scrooge Sprayers’ after violent robbery of armored car courierLaw enforcement officials in Houston are seeking information on a group of suspects known as the “Scrooge Sprayers,” after they attacked an armored car courier during a robbery.
Man arrested moments after stabbing woman he followed on METRO bus
Read full article: Man arrested moments after stabbing woman he followed on METRO busInvestigators said there was also evidence linking the man to a robbery at gunpoint earlier that day. The knife was recovered but not the gun, police said.
Men get into shootout with armored truck driver during attempted robbery then carjack woman in SE Houston
Read full article: Men get into shootout with armored truck driver during attempted robbery then carjack woman in SE HoustonShots were fired during an armed robbery of an armored vehicle in the Sunnyside area of southeast Houston Tuesday.
Group home manager accused of attempting to smother elderly man, stealing $200
Read full article: Group home manager accused of attempting to smother elderly man, stealing $200A Houston group home manager, Joe James, has been charged with aggravated robbery after allegedly attempting to smother 88-year-old resident Pedro Benavides Jr. with a pillow during a robbery on October 20.
80-year-old disabled veteran in critical condition after being assaulted in N. Harris County
Read full article: 80-year-old disabled veteran in critical condition after being assaulted in N. Harris CountyAuthorities are searching for a suspect they say struck and severely injured a disabled veteran during an altercation in the parking lot of a grocery store in north Harris County Friday.
Suspect arrested, accused in deadly August robbery turned shooting in W. Harris County
Read full article: Suspect arrested, accused in deadly August robbery turned shooting in W. Harris CountyA man has been arrested, accused in a deadly shooting which led to the death of a man in western Harris County back in August.
WATCH: Surveillance video captures smash-and-grab robbery; thieves steal $20K worth of jewelry
Read full article: WATCH: Surveillance video captures smash-and-grab robbery; thieves steal $20K worth of jewelrySecurity cameras captured a swift and aggressive robbery at a jewelry store in Houston earlier this week.
FBI searches for ‘Camo Jacket Crooks’ behind ATM robbery in east Harris County
Read full article: FBI searches for ‘Camo Jacket Crooks’ behind ATM robbery in east Harris CountyThe FBI’s Violent Crime Task Force is searching for a group of ATM robbers dubbed the “Camo Jacket Crooks.” Despite being named after their disguise-patterned torsos, authorities are hoping that this group of thieves can’t hide from justice.
Robber on the run, caught on video moments before shooting Houston couple in Rice Village
Read full article: Robber on the run, caught on video moments before shooting Houston couple in Rice VillageAuthorities say a man and woman were at a bar in Rice Village when a suspected robber was seen on surveillance video targeting them.
Houston robbery victim dropped to his death from 6-story parking garage
Read full article: Houston robbery victim dropped to his death from 6-story parking garageA 21-year-old man, Enrique Malaquias Bonilla, has been charged with murder for allegedly dropping 23-year-old Sostenos Briones from a six-story parking garage during a robbery on September 26 at an apartment complex on Leona Street in Houston.
WANTED: Houston man, teen accused of beating up victims and taking off with their car
Read full article: WANTED: Houston man, teen accused of beating up victims and taking off with their carThe Houston Police Department is searching for Gilberto Lopez Jr., 22, and Isabelle Villareal, 17, who are wanted for robbery with bodily injury after allegedly attacking two individuals in a parking lot on July 29.
WANTED: Suspects steal gun during confrontation with shoe store owner in Greenspoint area
Read full article: WANTED: Suspects steal gun during confrontation with shoe store owner in Greenspoint areaAuthorities are seeking public assistance to identify three suspects involved in an armed robbery at a shoe store on North Sam Houston Parkway East on July 24.
Police looking for 3 men who robbed NW Houston convenience store at gunpoint
Read full article: Police looking for 3 men who robbed NW Houston convenience store at gunpointSecurity footage showed one of the robbers held the door open and stayed outside, while the other two entered wearing masks and held a cashier at gunpoint.
Cy-Fair ISD teen arrested for snatching $4K watch from seller he met on Facebook Marketplace
Read full article: Cy-Fair ISD teen arrested for snatching $4K watch from seller he met on Facebook MarketplaceInvestigators say Hassan Mohamed, 18, met with the seller at a Walmart on Northwest Freeway and showed him a gun before snatching the watch worth $4,000.
Houston police looking for 2 men caught on camera stealing ‘large sum of cash’ from 80-year-old
Read full article: Houston police looking for 2 men caught on camera stealing ‘large sum of cash’ from 80-year-oldSurveillance video shows the moment a man snatches an envelope, police said had "a large sum of cash" inside, and the woman tries to stop him.
13-year-old arrested in SE Houston, caught on camera beating up man over a cigarette
Read full article: 13-year-old arrested in SE Houston, caught on camera beating up man over a cigarettePolice said the young men asked a customer at the register “for a cigarette.” He declined to give them one, so they went outside to the parking lot and waited for him to come out of the store.
$5K REWARD: Houston police asking for public’s help in identifying Elgin robbery suspect
Read full article: $5K REWARD: Houston police asking for public’s help in identifying Elgin robbery suspectThe Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division is seeking the public’s help to identify a suspect in a robbery at a convenience store on Elgin Street on June 13, 2024.
Man killed after apparent drug deal turned sideways at west Harris Co. McDonald’s, 3 children found inside his car
Read full article: Man killed after apparent drug deal turned sideways at west Harris Co. McDonald’s, 3 children found inside his carDetectives say two women and three children, ranging from ages 2 to 9-years-old were in the victim's car. Surveillance video also showed someone taking something from the victim after he was shot.
Man charged in deadly carjacking of 90-year-old Navy veteran also tied to UH robbery
Read full article: Man charged in deadly carjacking of 90-year-old Navy veteran also tied to UH robberyCourt documents reveal that just days before killing a 90-year-old veteran, the 21-year-old was involved in an aggravated robbery on the University of Houston campus.
Knife-wielding burglar assaults pregnant woman, takes off with items from home in Houston’s East End
Read full article: Knife-wielding burglar assaults pregnant woman, takes off with items from home in Houston’s East EndA woman from Houston’s East End is traumatized after a man came into her home, assaulted her, and stole belongings.
Man floods Rosenberg hotel during standoff with SWAT, causing potentially millions in damages
Read full article: Man floods Rosenberg hotel during standoff with SWAT, causing potentially millions in damagesThe Rosenberg Police Department said on Friday, June 28, officers responded to a reported robbery at the Motel 6 located at 27927 Southwest Freeway.
Robbery suspect arrested by Houston PD may also be linked to Missouri City chase that resulted in mother and son’s death
Read full article: Robbery suspect arrested by Houston PD may also be linked to Missouri City chase that resulted in mother and son’s deathOfficials say an aggravated robbery suspect arrested by Houston Police, could be the same suspect in a robbery pursuit that ended when a Missouri City police officer fatally crashed into a mother and son’s vehicle as he was rushing to the scene.
FBI working to track down Houston bank robber, dubbed ‘Be Right Back Bandit’
Read full article: FBI working to track down Houston bank robber, dubbed ‘Be Right Back Bandit’FBI Houston’s Violent Task Force is seeking help from the public to identify a man who robbed a bank in northwest Houston earlier this month. Authorities have called the suspect the “Be Right Back Bandit.”
2 teens arrested for robbing, shooting man in NE Houston; 1 other teen on the run
Read full article: 2 teens arrested for robbing, shooting man in NE Houston; 1 other teen on the runInvestigators say a 14 and 16-year-old were taken into custody after shooting a man in the leg in northeast Houston and stealing his wallet.
Uber Eats driver shot during robbery attempt with family in car
Read full article: Uber Eats driver shot during robbery attempt with family in carDespite being shot in the chest, the victim drove a short distance and was later stabilized by police before being transported to the hospital, where he is in stable condition.
Man robbed, shot to death during late night dice game in NE Harris County
Read full article: Man robbed, shot to death during late night dice game in NE Harris CountyA dice game turned deadly after authorities say an employee who stayed behind after hours to play with coworkers and friends was robbed and shot to death by several gunmen. No arrests have been made so far.
Grand jury indicts suspect originally cleared in shooting of 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez
Read full article: Grand jury indicts suspect originally cleared in shooting of 9-year-old Arlene AlvarezHouston man once exonerated on lesser charges is now indicted for murder in the shooting of 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez in 2022.
Mom hands gun to robbery victim after ‘transaction’ in SW Houston goes sideways
Read full article: Mom hands gun to robbery victim after ‘transaction’ in SW Houston goes sidewaysAfter a robbery victim was beaten with brass knuckles and forced to go back into his home to grab valuable items, police say his mother met him at the door with a gun.
SURVEILLANCE VIDEO: Houston police looking for two men wanted for stealing car with 10-month-old inside
Read full article: SURVEILLANCE VIDEO: Houston police looking for two men wanted for stealing car with 10-month-old insideThe Houston Police Department has released surveillance video of two separate robberies in hopes that someone can identify the suspects accused of stealing vehicles from their victims, including one where a 10-month-old was inside the car.
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Texas woman says thieves followed her to restaurant, broke into her car
Read full article: CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Texas woman says thieves followed her to restaurant, broke into her carA man is sharing his frustration with Houston Police after his girlfriend was followed and her car was broken into.
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Woman says thieves followed her from Memorial City to restaurant, broke into her car
Read full article: CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Woman says thieves followed her from Memorial City to restaurant, broke into her carA man is sharing his frustration with Houston Police after his girlfriend was followed and her car was broken into.
Jugging doesn’t just happen after you leave the bank; Here’s how to keep yourself from falling victim anytime, anywhere
Read full article: Jugging doesn’t just happen after you leave the bank; Here’s how to keep yourself from falling victim anytime, anywhereWe normally see an uptick in jugging situations around the holidays but now one Houston couple is warning that you can fall victim to the crime at any given moment. #HoustonNews #HoustonCrime #BankJugging #Jugging
3 safety takeaways after Houston rodeo-goer gets robbed and shot walking back to his car
Read full article: 3 safety takeaways after Houston rodeo-goer gets robbed and shot walking back to his carWe asked HPD Sr. Community Affairs officer Roderick Stanfield for some safety guidelines to help us all after a man was robbed and shot walking back to his car after the rodeo.
Houston Police and State Rep. Gene Wu hosting town hall to discuss recent break-ins at temples
Read full article: Houston Police and State Rep. Gene Wu hosting town hall to discuss recent break-ins at templesOn Thursday, The Houston Police Department, State Representative Gene Wu and community advocates will host a town hall to discuss the recent break ins at temples in the Houston area.
Man accused of flashing gun at loss prevention team after being caught stealing at Porter Walmart
Read full article: Man accused of flashing gun at loss prevention team after being caught stealing at Porter WalmartA man has been arrested after authorities said he stole items from a Walmart in Porter and revealed a gun to the loss prevention team who tried to stop him from taking the items.
24-year-old Houston man indicted, accused of robbing 5 Starbucks over 6 days in 2023
Read full article: 24-year-old Houston man indicted, accused of robbing 5 Starbucks over 6 days in 2023The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Friday that a 24-year-old Houston man has been indicted, accused of robbing five different Starbucks locations in the Houston area over a six day period in 2023.
Armed robbery suspect arrested after chase, striking several vehicles in Galveston
Read full article: Armed robbery suspect arrested after chase, striking several vehicles in GalvestonAn armed robbery suspect is behind bars after authorities said he and another suspect led police on a chase after robbing a store in Galveston Saturday.
Special prosecutor appointed in murder case of 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez two years after her death in SE Houston
Read full article: Special prosecutor appointed in murder case of 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez two years after her death in SE HoustonIt has been two years since a 9-year-old was shot and killed outside a Chase Bank in Southeast Houston, and authorities are releasing new details about the case.
Man shot, killed after attempting to rob another man who was sleeping in the back of his truck in north Harris Co.
Read full article: Man shot, killed after attempting to rob another man who was sleeping in the back of his truck in north Harris Co.A person is now dead after a shooting at an apartment complex in north Harris County early Tuesday morning.
VIDEO: Masked men snatch woman’s purse at smoke shop on Gulf Freeway
Read full article: VIDEO: Masked men snatch woman’s purse at smoke shop on Gulf FreewayThe Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects responsible for snatching a woman’s purse at a smoke shop near the Gulf Freeway.
Houston man sentenced to nearly 15 years in prison for Beaumont Chase Bank robbery
Read full article: Houston man sentenced to nearly 15 years in prison for Beaumont Chase Bank robberyA Houston man has been sentenced to federal prison for bank robbery in Beaumont, the United States Department of Justice announced Wednesday.
VIDEO: Man strikes woman in face several times before stealing purse at bakery shop, shatters window with bat
Read full article: VIDEO: Man strikes woman in face several times before stealing purse at bakery shop, shatters window with batThe Houston Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted in a violent robbery at a southwest Houston bakery shop.
Harris County grand jury declines to charge customer who shot, killed robber during taqueria heist
Read full article: Harris County grand jury declines to charge customer who shot, killed robber during taqueria heistA Harris County grand jury has declined to file charges against a man who shot and killed a robber who was believed to have been armed during a taqueria heist in southwest Houston in 2023.
Robbery suspect arrested after leading officers on chase, crashing truck into NE Houston bayou
Read full article: Robbery suspect arrested after leading officers on chase, crashing truck into NE Houston bayouA robbery suspect was arrested on Wednesday after leading officers on a car chase in northeast Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.
Convicted sex offender who killed 3 people in week-long crime spree gets 5 life sentences
Read full article: Convicted sex offender who killed 3 people in week-long crime spree gets 5 life sentencesA Houston man who killed three people and robbed two others during a week-long crime spree in north Houston in 2018 was sentenced to five life sentences and $20,000 in fines Tuesday, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
Interactive map: This is where Houston-area robberies are happening
Read full article: Interactive map: This is where Houston-area robberies are happeningAttached is a map of 17,901 robberies reported to the city of Houston in 2019-2020. The crimes are broken down by zip code. The darker the color on the map, the higher the number of robberies reported in the area.
Mom of 17-year-old robbed, stabbed to death walking to work near Galleria area: ‘I keep hoping it’s a bad dream’
Read full article: Mom of 17-year-old robbed, stabbed to death walking to work near Galleria area: ‘I keep hoping it’s a bad dream’The 17-year-old woman who was stabbed to death in the Galleria area this weekend has been identified.
DISTURBING VIDEO: Masked man carrying shotgun robs restaurant in Houston’s Chinatown
Read full article: DISTURBING VIDEO: Masked man carrying shotgun robs restaurant in Houston’s ChinatownThe Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who robbed a restaurant in Chinatown.
Suspect breaks front counter glass with sledgehammer, pepper sprays clerk before stealing cash at NW Houston store
Read full article: Suspect breaks front counter glass with sledgehammer, pepper sprays clerk before stealing cash at NW Houston storeThe Houston Police Department is releasing video footage from a robbery in hopes someone can identify the suspect in the case.
2 arrested after 46 packs of stolen oxtails, steaks, and more were found inside vehicle during traffic stop
Read full article: 2 arrested after 46 packs of stolen oxtails, steaks, and more were found inside vehicle during traffic stopTwo men have been arrested and charged after they were caught with 46 packages of meat they stole from multiple grocery stores in the Houston area, Constable Mark Herman’s Office said.
3 teen suspects wanted after breaking into 2 stores, shooting an employee and holding another at gunpoint
Read full article: 3 teen suspects wanted after breaking into 2 stores, shooting an employee and holding another at gunpointHouston police are searching for at least three suspects who they said were involved in two robberies not even a block from each other.
VIDEO: Man pulls knife on employee before stealing items from store on Houston’s south side
Read full article: VIDEO: Man pulls knife on employee before stealing items from store on Houston’s south sideThe Houston Police Department is searching for a man who pulled out a knife on an employee before stealing items from a store on Houston’s south side.
Video shows suspects involved in failed robbery attempt at northeast Houston convenience store
Read full article: Video shows suspects involved in failed robbery attempt at northeast Houston convenience storeThe Houston Police Department has released video footage of an attempted robbery at a northeast Houston convenience store in the hopes someone will recognize the suspects involved.
Have you seen him? Police need your help tracking down Houston smoke shop bandit
Read full article: Have you seen him? Police need your help tracking down Houston smoke shop banditThe Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect responsible for a series of robberies at a smoke shop in southwest Houston.
Have you seen them? Hooded suspects ambush convenience store, steal vapes, cigarettes and money in SE Houston
Read full article: Have you seen them? Hooded suspects ambush convenience store, steal vapes, cigarettes and money in SE HoustonThe Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division is searching for suspects who are responsible for robbing a southeast Houston convenience store at gunpoint.
VIDEO: Masked man robs north Houston auto parts store at gunpoint
Read full article: VIDEO: Masked man robs north Houston auto parts store at gunpointThe Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect responsible for robbing an auto parts store in north Houston.
Suspected thieves trick senior Katy couple; steal $4K worth of expensive items from home
Read full article: Suspected thieves trick senior Katy couple; steal $4K worth of expensive items from homeElisa Wilson and her husband James made a list of the expensive gold treasures and jewelry that a group of thieves stole from them over the weekend in a very thought-out scheme.
VIDEO: Suspects rob discount store, threaten store employee who attempted to stop them
Read full article: VIDEO: Suspects rob discount store, threaten store employee who attempted to stop themThe Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects responsible for a shoplifting turned robbery at a store in northwest Houston.
VIDEO: Help Houston police identify suspect who robbed man in wheelchair outside SE Houston convenience store
Read full article: VIDEO: Help Houston police identify suspect who robbed man in wheelchair outside SE Houston convenience storeThe Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division is asking for the public’s help in locating a suspect who stole a man’s cash bag while he was leaving a convenience store in northeast Houston.
VIDEO: Man points gun at Waffle House employee, demands money from cash register in west Houston
Read full article: VIDEO: Man points gun at Waffle House employee, demands money from cash register in west HoustonThe Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division is trying to find a suspect who robbed a Waffle House at gunpoint in west Houston.
CAUGHT ON VIDEO: Suspect nabs business owner’s bank bag during jugging incident in southwest Houston
Read full article: CAUGHT ON VIDEO: Suspect nabs business owner’s bank bag during jugging incident in southwest HoustonThe Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division is asking for the public to help them identify a suspect responsible for stealing a business owner’s bank bag in southwest Houston.
VIDEO: Masked suspect steals $3,000 worth of cigarettes from northwest Houston convenience store
Read full article: VIDEO: Masked suspect steals $3,000 worth of cigarettes from northwest Houston convenience storeThe Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect responsible for robbing a convenience store in northwest Houston last month.