Driver of armored car disarmed by robbery suspect in north Houston Police Tape Crime Fingerprint (KPRC2/Click2Houston.com)
Police are investigating an armored car robbery that happened Tuesday morning in north Houston.
The suspect, described as a man in his 30s with facial hair and wearing an orange vest, managed to steal a gun belt and firearm from a Brinks employee before running away.
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The incident began at a check-cashing spot where the suspect first targeted the armored car. He then proceeded to rob the check-cashing business. Witnesses saw the suspect hop a fence behind the business to make his escape.
HPD officers responded to the scene after receiving multiple 911 calls, including one that described an ongoing robbery involving a stolen gun.
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