Teen arrested in armed robbery at Sweet Tomatoes restaurant near Willowbrook Mall

HOUSTON – A 16-year-old was taken into custody after shots were fired Sunday afternoon at a Sweet Tomatoes restaurant in northwest Houston, police said.

The robbery was reported at 2:21 p.m. near Willowbrook Mall, in the 17000 block of Tomball Parkway.

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Houston police said the teen and two armed men in masks robbed the restaurant and shots were fired.

Police said there were no injuries reported.

The robbers were able to get away before police arrived, but the teen was captured Tuesday afternoon, officials said.

The two other suspects are still on the run.


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