2 armed, masked men rob Fort Bend County gas station

FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas – Fort Bend County authorities are asking for the public's help in identifying two men responsible for robbing a gas station on April 20.

Around 11:40 p.m., deputies were called to the Valero in the 14100 block of Bissonnet Street in response to an aggravated robbery.

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Authorities said two armed men entered the store and held the employee and a customer at gunpoint while demanding cash. The men left the store after getting the money.

One of the robbers is described as a black man who is about 5 feet 9 inches tall. He was wearing all-black clothing and had a black T-shirt over his head and face. He was wearing red shoes at the time of the crime.

The second person is described as a black man who is about 5 feet 6 inches tall. He was wearing all-black clothing and a black mask.

“Someone out there knows these thugs,” said Sheriff Troy E. Nehls. “If you have seen someone who has purchased a mask like this in the last couple of weeks, give us a call. That mask may not be unique, but it’s different.”

Anyone who has information about this crime is asked to call Fort Bend County Crime Stoppers Inc. at 281-342-TIPS (8477), send a text message by texting "FBCCS" plus your tip to CRIMES (274637) or by submitting online here: http://www.fortbend.crimestoppersweb.com/.

Information that leads to the apprehension of and filing of charges against the individuals involved in this case could earn you as much as $5,000. All calls to Crime Stoppers are anonymous.

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