HOUSTON – The Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division is searching for a man caught on surveillance camera attempting to rob a smoke shop in southwest Houston on Feb. 7.
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According to HPD, the man in the video walked into the smoke shop, located in the 8400 block of Wilcrest Drive, around 11:15 a.m.
Store employees said they recognized him as a frequent shoplifter and immediately called police. The suspect then told one employee that he had a gun and threatened to hurt her. While the store employee was on the phone with police, the man walked out of the store.
Police said he was wearing a black and orange hat, a black long sleeve shirt, and orange, black and gold pants.
Anyone with information is asked to call Houston Crime Stoppers at 713-222-8477.