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HPD Seeks Public's Help in Identifying Robbery Suspect

August 31, 2005 -- Houston police robbery investigators are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect responsible for a robbery on the city's north side of
town.

The suspect is described as a black male in his late 20s to early 30s, 6 feet to 6 feet 2 inches tall and thin build. Click here for composite sketch of suspect.

HPD Robbery Division Officer L. Roberts reported:

The robbery occurred at local insurance agency near Fulton and Crosstimbers on August 19, 2005. The suspect was waiting inside the business for the owner and then hit him over the head multiple times with a metal pipe. The suspect then took money and a .357-caliber revolver from the business.

Anyone with information on the identity of the suspect is urged to contact the HPD Robbery Division at 713-308-0700 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

MES/JFC
8-31-05
Inc #127001505

For additional information, please contact the HPD Public Affairs Division at 713-308-3200.