Police: Swat team arrests suspect hiding in ceiling of convenience store in southeast Houston

HOUSTON – Houston police SWAT team and hostage negotiators were called to assist with the arrest of a barricaded burglary suspect at a convenience store early Sunday morning in the 7500 block of Bellfort.

Around 4 a.m., the owners of the Bellfort Food Mart were notified from their alarm company that someone was inside the store.

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When officers arrived they saw the suspect inside the store run to the back and into the ceiling of the store. Police say they attempted to convince the suspect to come out but he refused.

Houston police SWAT team and hostage negotiators were called to the scene. The team attempted to reach the suspect through a loudspeaker but were unsuccessful.

According to police, the team then entered the store. The suspect was found hiding in the ceiling over the cash register. 

The suspect was taken into custody without incident.

The suspect will possibly be charged with burglary of a business.