Man accused of impersonating cop while robbing employee at Harris Co. recycling business

HOUSTON

Crime Stoppers and investigators with the Harris County Sheriff's Office hope that by releasing surveillance video, you'll be able to help them find the suspect. It happened around 9:30pm on November 8. Deputies were called out to Star Scrap Metal Recycling in the 10300 block of Antoine.

The suspect, who was wearing a badge and a jacket with the word "police" on the back, approached the victim outside the business at gunpoint, demanding cash.

The suspect led the victim back inside where he reportedly took cash and the victim's car keys, taking off in the victim's 2003 Dodge pickup truck.

"A suspect like this that will have the audacity to pose as a police officer poses a greater threat to the public," Ryan Sullivan with Crime Stoppers said.

Watch the video above to get a good look at the man. Investigators say he is likely in his early 30s, about 5 feet 7 inches tall and 180-190 pounds. He had black hair and a black mustache.

Crime Stoppers will pay up to $5,000 for any information that leads to the filing of felony charges or arrest of the suspect in this case. Call 713-222-TIPS (8477), text TIP610 plus your tip to CRIMES (274637) or submit via www.crime-stoppers.org.

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