Robbery by force at the Saks Fifth Ave. located at 5175 Westheimer. Houston PD #1427757-19

Crime Stoppers and the Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division need the public's assistance identifying the suspect responsible for a robbery by force.

On Thursday, October 17, 2019 at around 2:00 pm, the complainant drove to the Bank of America, located at 5171 San Felipe and withdrew money from the ATM. The complainant then drove to the Saks Fifth Avenue at the Galleria Mall, located at 5175 Westheimer, in Houston, Texas. The complainant stated that she exited her vehicle from the parking garage and walked to the escalators. As the complainant was going up the escalators, she was suddenly jolted back and observed an unknown male trying to take her purse. The complainant was then dragged to the doors leading out to the garage and eventually let go of her purse. The suspect then got into a burgundy-colored four-door Buick and fled the scene. Houston PD #1427757-19

Suspect description: Black male, 20 to 30 years old, 5’11 to 6’0, thin build, white hoodie and blue jeans.

Crime Stoppers may pay up to $5,000 for information leading to the charging and/or arrest of the suspect in this case. Information may be reported by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online at www.crime-stoppers.org

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