POLICE Department
Surveillance Video, Photos of Wanted Robbery/Assault Suspect
June 1, 2016 - Houston police have released surveillance video and photos of a robbery suspect caught in the act of the crime at 600 Capitol about 6:30 a.m. on May 16 and are asking for the public's assistance in identifying the suspect.
The suspect is described only as a black male, 30 to 35 years old, 6 feet to 6 feet 5 inches tall and weighing about 190 pounds. He was wearing a white shirt, black pants and a black hat.
Surveillance video of the suspect before and during the assault is posted on the HPD YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrEtujtGQzY High resolution surveillance photos of the wanted male as he rode a rail train are attached to this news release.
A male victim, 37, had just exited a bus and was getting ready to cross the street at the above address when the suspect approached and suddenly punched him in the face. The suspect continued the attack and caused the victim to fall to the ground. The suspect then pulled on the victim's backpack and attempted to steal it. The victim held onto his property and the suspect eventually fled the location. The suspect did not say anything during the incident.
Anyone with information on the identity of the suspect and/or his whereabouts is urged to contact the HPD Major Offenders Division at 713-308-3100 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.
NOTE: An investigator is not available for interviews at this time.
suspect
JFC/JKS 6-1-16
Inc. #062420116
For additional information, please contact the HPD Public Affairs Division at 713-308-3200.
