McDonald's customer hit repeatedly in face as he orders in drive-thru, Houston police say

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Police are searching for a man accused of robbing a southwest Houston fast-food restaurant at gunpoint nearly one month ago.

You can watch the footage in the video player above.

The video shows the suspect entering the McDonald's drive-thru located in the 12500 block of Bissonnet on Oct. 27 at about 9:15 p.m.

Police said the victim was sitting in the driver's seat when a man suddenly opened his passenger door, pointed a gun at him, and demanded his wallet.

The suspect then repeatedly hit the man in the face, grabbed his wallet, and fled towards a nearby apartment complex.

Surveillance video shows the man getting into a Dodge Charger and driving out of the apartment complex.

The suspect is described as a Black male wearing a red jacket, hat, and a COVID-19-type face mask.

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.