Fake cops get away with gaming machines from SE Houston store

Sunday, November 15, 2020
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Houston police are looking for two men who pulled off a bold theft of gaming devices from a southeast Houston convenience store last month.

It happened at a Valero in the 6900 block of Telephone Road on Oct. 27.
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The pair said they were detectives with the "gaming commission authority" and were there to seize the machines, according to Houston police.

Surveillance video showed the men with fake badges, a fake seizure order and handguns. The men rolled the gaming machines out of the store and into a white Chevrolet pickup before taking off.
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Authorities said it's possible the suspects have pulled this same heist before and other victims may not have reported the incidents.

Crime Stoppers may pay up to $5,000 for information leading to charges and/or arrests of the suspects in this case. Information may be reported by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online at www.crime-stoppers.org.
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