Sketch released of burglar on bike

HOUSTON – Police are searching for a man burglarized a southeast Houston home and got away with his loot on a bicycle.

Houston police said a man broke into a home in the 800 block of Wavecrest about 11 a.m. on Sept. 4.

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The man stole jewelry, computers and electronics, police said.

Wavecrest burglary

A neighbor spotted the thief and tried confronted him while he was carrying a television out of the house. The thief left the television and fled, investigators said.

The burglar got away on a 10-speed mountain bike, police said.

The thief was described as Hispanic with a medium complexion, in his late 20s, about 5 feet 11 inches tall and 175 to 185 pounds with short black hair.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.