Man's plea to find suspects after being at gunpoint in Houston home invasion: 'We want to be safe'

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Authorities need help finding two suspects wanted in connection with a southeast Houston home invasion after one of them tried to buy shoes using a stolen credit card a short time later.

On Aug. 30, the Houston Police Department said the victim was at his home in the 3500 block of Goodhope Street when two armed men came in through a back window.

"They bulldozed through the door, and with their guns pointed. One of them put a gun to my head and told me to get down on the floor," the victim, home alone at the time, said.

Officials said the suspects then tied the victim up and threatened him.

"One was threatening to shoot me. He said, 'Stop moving or I'm going to give you one," the victim recalled.

They ransacked his home, taking multiple items, including his wallet. The suspects then took off.

"And I'm glad I was the only one home in that moment because it was a really terrifying moment. Two individuals breaking into your house not just stealing your things, but stealing your peace of mind," the victim said.

That same day, police said one of the suspects went to a shoe store on Scott Street and used a credit card that had been taken during the home invasion.

After trying to purchase shoes with the credit card, the suspect fled the store in a four-door white sedan, police said.

"I do hope that someone comes forward and tries to make the city a little bit better, a little safer for everybody that lives here. This is home. This is our home, and we want to be safe in our own city," the victim said.

HPD gave the following suspect descriptions after the two incidents:

• Suspect 1: Black man, 20 to 25 years old, 6 feet tall, wearing a white shirt and black pants.

• Suspect 2: Black man, 30 to 35 years old, 6 feet tall.

Authorities urge you to 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 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.

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