That timing appears to be indicative of the seriousness the Houston Police Department is placing on this specific case.
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HPD tweeted the video showing the front door area of a home in the 4800 block of Robertson Street, near Irvington Boulevard, on the city's northside.
A Black man appears to be interacting with a woman before he moves beside her and suddenly wraps his arms around her neck in a chokehold.
The man is then seen pulling the woman into a doorway and out of view. Police also release a portion of the video showing the same man leave out of a front gate.
HPD said the suspect burglarized the home at about 11:45 a.m. The woman was taken to the hospital for treatment. Her condition was not immediately disclosed.
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By 4:18 p.m., HPD made the video public.
While police didn't offer a suspect description, a neighbor who spoke with Eyewitness News believes the man is familiar. The neighbor also mentioned a nearby homeless encampment.
Police urge anyone with information on the case to contact HPD Robbery Division at 713-308-0700 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477).