It happened at the store in the 230 block of South Highway 6 at Westheimer Road.
According to investigators, a security alarm went off around 3am. Several officers showed up and heard the suspect inside.
Police said he used a frying pan to break a front window and escape. He remains on the run.
Police are reviewing security camera footage, but they do not believe he got away with anything. A bunch of merchandise was left stacked outside the back of the store, officials said.
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