PEARLAND, Texas (KTRK) -- Police are in search of a suspect who robbed a smoke shop at knifepoint on June 28, officials said.
At about 8:20 a.m., the suspect walked into the shop located at the 10500 block of Pearland Parkway, police said.
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Investigators said the suspect first acted like a customer and selected various items from within the store and then walked up to the counter to check out.
Video shows he then took out a large knife, pointed it towards the employee, and then grabbed the items from the counter and placed them in a backpack. Police said the suspect then fled the scene on a bicycle.
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The suspect is described to be a white or Hispanic man in his 20s or 30s with a scar or burn mark on the top of his left hand. He is about 5 feet, 9 inches tall, and weighs about 120 to 130 pounds. The suspect was last seen wearing a black shirt, green shorts, and a black cap.
Contact Crime Stoppers of Houston directly if you have any information related to this investigation. Information leading to the charging and/or arrest of any felony suspects may result in a cash payment of up to $5,000. Tipsters MUST contact Crime Stoppers DIRECTLY to remain anonymous and to be considered for a cash payment by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477), submitting an online tip at www.crime-stoppers.org or through the Crime Stoppers mobile app.