Houston woman wearing COVID-19 mask investigated for pair of armed robberies

Officials in Harris County are looking for a woman believed to be involved in a pair of armed robberies in the Houston area.

The first robbery occurred at Kim’s Tea House, located at 14400 Bellaire Boulevard, on April 10. The second robbery took place five days later, at Timmy Chan’s at 13200 Bissonnet Street on April 15.

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In both incidents, the suspect threatened employees with a knife and handgun to steal money from the registers.

Witnesses described her as approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighing about 120 pounds, with long blonde hair. She was seen wearing a light blue denim jacket and a COVID-19 mask.

Witnesses reported seeing her leave in a four-door white sedan with unidentifiable license plates.

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The Harris County Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes Unit is investigating the incidents.

They are encouraging anyone with information on this female suspect to call the Harris County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line at 713-222-6000 or Crime Stoppers of Houston at 713-222-TIPS (8477).