Houston Police Department

December 6, 2005 -- Houston police are seeking the public's assistance in identifying a suspect from an aggravated robbery that occurred at 1816 Shepherd on October 22, 2005 about 1:55 a.m.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 35 years of age. He is about 5 feet 7 inches to 5 feet 9 inches tall and 200 to 210 pounds. The suspect's hair is short black and straight and his complexion is light brown. The suspect was wearing a white short sleeve dress shirt and khaki pants. He wore eyeglasses and used a screwdriver as a weapon. Click here for surveillance photos of suspect.

HPD Robbery Division Officer P. Reese reported:

A female clerk at the Valero convenience store located at 1816 Shepherd was working when the suspect approached her at the front counter of the store. The suspect then produced a screwdriver and demanded the cash deposits out of the register. The clerk complied with the suspect's demand and opened the register, at which time the suspect grabbed the cash out of the register drawer and then exited the store. He drove away in what was described as a tan Toyota vehicle. He was captured on surveillance video committing the robbery.

Anyone with information on the suspect in this case is urged to contact the HPD Robbery Division at 713-308-0700.

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For additional information, please contact the HPD Public Affairs Division at 713-308-3200.