Police ask citizens to help identify man accused of robbing elderly man

The victim had just gone to a nearby Bank of America bank to withdraw a large amount of money, police said.

HOUSTON. The Houston Police Department’s Robbery Squad is asking the public for help in identifying a man accused of robbing an elderly man earlier this week.

The victim told police that around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, the suspect snatched an envelope of cash from his back pocket and ran away.

Police said the suspect ran to a white sedan and fled.

According to HPD, the victim had just gone to a nearby Bank of America bank to withdraw a large amount of money he planned to transfer to a credit union.

Police described the suspect as a man between the ages of 25 and 30, about 5 feet 5 inches tall, and of average build. They said he was wearing a hooded jacket.

If you have any information about this incident, you are strongly encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers of Houston at 713-222-8477. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the indictment or arrest of a suspect.

The Houston Police Department Robbery Squad needs the public’s help in identifying the suspect responsible for the aggravated robbery (elderly). On Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at around 12:30 pm, the applicant was walking to a credit union located on the 17000 block of Tomball Parkway in Houston, Texas. The applicant stated that as he approached the entrance, an unidentified man walking behind him reached into his back pocket and took out an envelope with money. The suspect then ran to a white sedan and fled the scene. Houston Police No. 81761-23 Note: Prior to the incident, the victim contacted Bank of America at 7455 FM 1960 and withdrew a large amount of money that he was transferring to his credit union. It is likely that the suspect(s) followed the victim to their next location. Suspect Description: Black male, 25 to 30 years old, approximately 5’5″, medium build, hooded jacket. Please contact Crime Stoppers of Houston DIRECTLY if you have any information related to this investigation. Information leading to the indictment and/or arrest of any criminal suspects may result in a cash payment of up to $5,000. Whistleblowers MUST contact Crime Stoppers DIRECTLY to remain anonymous and consider a cash payment by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477), reporting online at www.crime-stoppers.org, or using the Crime Stoppers mobile app.

Published by Houston Police Robbery on Thursday, January 19, 2023

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