Reward offered for robbers who wore Halloween masks in heist

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Police are asking for the public's help to find two robbers who wore masks during a hold-up at a Whataburger restaurant earlier this month.

A reward of $5,000 is offered for information in the case.

Harris County deputies say an employee told them two suspects wearing masks and carrying handguns entered the business around 6am. They jumped the counter and pointed a gun at the employee's head, demanding money. The employee complied and the suspects fled the restaurant.

The first suspect is described as a black male between 20 to 25 years old and about 5'6" to 5'8" tall.

The second suspect is described as a black male between 20 to 25 years old and about 5'9" to 6' tall.

The restaurant is identified as the Whataburger by the Harris County crime maps.

If you have any information, you're asked to call Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477).