HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Houston Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying the man responsible for robbing a cell phone store on the Gulf Freeway last month.
Police just released surveillance video from the incident that occurred March 22 in the 10000 block of Gulf Freeway.
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Video shows the suspect walking up to the employee, pulling out a handgun and demanding money from the cash register.
The employee told police the suspect became impatient. That's when the man struck the employee over the head with a pistol.
The suspect then grabbed whatever loose cash was inside the register and ran off.
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Police described the suspect as a Hispanic man around 30 to 40 years of age. He stands at about 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs about 240 pounds. He was last seen wearing a blue shirt and blue pants.
Crime Stoppers may pay up to $5,000 for any information that leads to the charging and/or arrest of the suspect. You are urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS if you know any information.