Security officer fires at suspect in armored truck theft outside H-E-B in Sugar Land, police say

SUGAR LAND, Texas (KTRK) -- Shots were fired outside an H-E-B in Sugar Land after an armored truck theft Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.

The Sugar Land Police Department confirmed the incident unfolding at the H-E-B on University Boulevard and Highway 6.

At about 12:10 p.m., police said a suspect stole a bag of cash from an armored truck and took off. That's when SLPD said a security officer fired at the suspect vehicle at least twice, hitting it.

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An investigation into an armed truck theft is underway outside an H-E-B in Sugar Land on Tuesday after shots were fired by a security officer.

In an update, Sugar Land PD said two suspects are wanted after witnesses reported seeing two men where the vehicle was dropped off. Police said the suspect vehicle has been found.

Thre are no known injuries at this time.

SLPD said a search is underway for the two suspects.

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