POLICE Department

Surveillance Video of Suspects Wanted in Robbery at 12862 Northwest Freeway

May 22, 2017 - HOUSTON - Houston police are asking for the public's help in identifying three suspects wanted in a robbery that occurred at 12862 Northwest Freeway (U.S. Highway 290) about 9:55 p.m. on Tuesday (May 16). 

The suspects are described only as three black males,18 to 22 years of age, about 5 feet 10 inches tall, and about 170 pounds.  One suspect wore a dark gray hoodie with a white stripe on the sleeves, dark sweat pants and white Adidas sneakers.  The second suspect wore a gray Chicago Bulls shirt with distinct long black sleeves.  The third suspect wore all black clothing. 

Surveillance video of the suspects can be viewed on the HPD YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/xrVtU0jMF8Q.  Surveillance photos of the suspects are attached to this news release. 

The three armed suspects entered the Denny's restaurant at the above address.  Two of the suspects immediately confronted the customers and demanded their property, while the third suspect forced an employee at gunpoint to open a safe.  After taking cash from the safe and the register, the suspects fled the scene in a dark-colored, two-door vehicle waiting in the parking lot. 

The suspects are believed to be responsible for several other robberies in north and northwest areas of Houston. 

Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Robbery Division at 713-308-0700 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.