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East Houston robbery: Police need your help identifying suspect

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Published  July 11, 2023 11:16am CDT
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 26 Houston

HOUSTON - The Houston Police Department's Robbery Division needs your help finding a suspect involved in a cell phone store robbery in east Houston.

Authorities say an unidentified man went into a cell phone store at the 8600 block of Tidwell around 9:20 a.m. on June 30.

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Initially posing as a customer, the man walked behind the store counter, shoved the employee aside, and took money from the cash register.

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The Houston Police Department's Robbery Division needs your help finding a suspect involved in a cell phone store robbery in east Houston who initially posed as a customer.

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Afterward, the suspect ran from the scene in an unknown direction.

Houston police describe the suspect as a black man with a heavy build, wearing a black shirt and pants.

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Please contact Crime Stoppers of Houston DIRECTLY if you have any information related to this investigation. 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.