Caught-on-camera: Aggravated robbery suspect holds up Dollar General in southwest Houston

Suspect wanted in aggravated robbery of Dollar General store located in the 10800 block of Beechnut. (KPRC)

HOUSTON – The Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division needs the public’s help identifying a suspect responsible for the aggravated robbery of a Dollar General store in southwest Houston.

According to Houston police, on May 10, a man entered a store in the 10800 block of Beechnut around 9:25 p.m. The man pretended to be a customer at first, then walked around the counter, displayed a handgun, and demanded money from the register. The employee complied with the suspect’s demands and handed over the money from the cash drawer.

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The suspect then fled the scene in an unknown direction.

The suspect is believed to be in his mid-20′s, had short faded hair and a blue medical mask on his face.

He was wearing a black shirt with “South Pol” written in white lettering on the front of it, a black zip-up jacket/hoodie that has a triangle on the left shoulder, and black pants.

Information leading to the charging and/or arrest of any felony suspects may result in a cash payment up to $5,000. Tipsters must contact Crime Stoppers directly to remain anonymous and to be considered for a cash payment by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477), submitting an online tip at www.crime-stoppers.org or through the Crime Stoppers mobile app.


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