Incident at 11800 Westheimer

August 28, 2006 -- Houston Police homicide detectives are investigating the apparent aggravated robbery and serious bodily injury of a female at 11800 Westheimer, on August 27, 2006.

Homicide investigators J. H. Roberts and C. Y. Park reported:

The victim, Jeanette Gonzales (a/f 23 years of age) left church at approximately 7:00 p.m. and was traveling alone in her vehicle, followed by a friend, to a tea house restaurant located next to the Hong Kong Market at Bellaire Blvd. and Boone Road. The victim entered the parking lot, followed by her friend. The victim's friend parked on the East Side of the parking lot and last saw the victim driving toward the West Side of the parking area. The friend walked into the restaurant but the victim never came inside.

At about 7:30 p.m., witnesses observed the victim either jump from or be pushed out of the passenger side of her vehicle just east of the intersection of Westheimer and Kirkwood. The vehicle continued to travel eastbound on Westheimer and is presumed to be stolen.

The victim was transported to Ben Taub General Hospital where she is listed in
extremely critical condition.

Attached to this news release are photographs of Jeanette Gonzales and her stolen 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse, bearing Texas license plate J54YFK.

Anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity around the Hong Kong Market or who may have observed the victim or her vehicle is urged to contact the Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

DJC
8-28-06
Inc #1328791-06P

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