Suspect sought in armed robbery of southwest Houston Motel 6

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Houston Police Department's robbery division is asking for the public's help to identify the suspect responsible for the brazen armed robbery of a southwest Houston motel.

Just before 2 p.m. on May 22, the suspect entered the Motel 6 in the 9900 block of Buffalo Speedway and leaped over the counter. The suspect pointed a gun at the clerk and demanded cash.

After the clerk complied, the suspect fled the scene in a black Ford F-150 pickup truck.

The suspect is described as a black male around 5'11" who weighs 160 pounds. At the time of the robbery, he was wearing a white shirt, black pants and a black hat.

Anybody with information about the suspect's identity or whereabouts should contact HPD's Robbery Divison or Crime Stoppers.

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