Armed robber pulls off heist at Cinco Ranch grocery store

KATY, TX (KTRK) -- Investigators hope you can help them track down a man they say robbed a Cinco Ranch grocery story on Tuesday.

It happened at the Kroger near the corner of Westheimer Parkway and Mason Road at around 6:30pm. The suspect, who was armed with a gun, walked into the store, approached employees at the customer service booth and demanded cash.

He got away with an undisclosed amount of money.

He's described as either white or Hispanic, stands around 5 feet, 8 inches tall and has a stocky build. He was wearing a black baseball cap and black synthetic long-sleeved shirt. He was last seen fleeing the parking lot in a black Dodge Charger.

Information which leads to the apprehension and filing of charges ocould earn a reward of up to $5,000.

If you have information about him, you're asked to call Ft. Bend County Crime Stoppers at 281-342-TIPS (8477). You can also text your tip to CRIMES (274637). You will remain anonymous.