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Police searching for suspect accused of robbing 2 people at knifepoint in north Houston

Friday, April 14, 2023

Man robs 2 at knifepoint in N. Houston grocery store parking lot

Surveillance cameras caught the suspect placing a knife on one of the victim's back and forcing them onto the ground before getting away with a cell phone and wallet, HPD said.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Houston Police Department is searching for a suspect accused of robbing two people at knifepoint on the city's northside on March 30.

At about 8:50 p.m., surveillance cameras captured a man walking towards the victims in a grocery store parking lot in the 700 block of Greens Road.

The suspect is seen pulling out a pocketknife and placing it on the back of one of the victims, forcing both to the ground and demanding their property.

The suspect then runs away from the area with both victims' wallets and cellphones.

According to officials, the suspect is described as a Black man in his 40s, wearing a gray mechanic suit with a black hoodie and a mask only showing his eyes and forehead.

Crime Stoppers of Houston is offering up to $5,000 for any information that leads to the suspect's arrest and or charging of the suspect. Tips can be submitted online, or by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477).

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