Houston Police searching for suspect who robbed two cell phone stores in same day

HOUSTON - Houston Police need help identifying a suspect they believe robbed a Metro PCS on Sunday, Aug. 23, around 3 p.m.

According to Houston Police, the suspect walked into the Metro PCS, located at 6438 W. Little York, in Houston, and pretended to purchase an item before threatening the clerk. 

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Police say the suspect told the employee that he had a gun in his pocket and wanted the money from the cash register.

Following the demand, the employee gave the suspect money from the cash register. 

The suspect is described as a Black male, 5’10 to 6’0, 150 to 170 pounds. 

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Houston Police believe the same man robbed a T-Mobile store on the same day at 1:25 pm at 101 East Little York.

Crime Stoppers may pay up to $5,000 for information leading to the charging and/or arrest of the suspect in this case. Information may be reported by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online at www.crime-stoppers.org