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Houston police working to identify suspect accused of hitting and robbing man in SE Houston

Authorities are trying to identify a suspect, who is accused of hitting and robbing a man on Sept. 16, according to the Houston Police Department. (Houston Police Department)

HOUSTON – Officers with the Houston Police Department are working to identify a suspect who is accused of hitting and robbing a man in September.

On Sept. 16, a man had just bought some items from a convenience store around 3:20 a.m. in the 9500 block of Meldrum Drive.

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The suspect then got close to the victim and allegedly tried to take his cash from his hands. As the man walked away, he was attacked and punched by the suspect.

The accused robber took the cash from the man’s hands and left in an unknown direction. The suspect is believed to be between 20 and 21 years old.

If you have any information about this case, you should call Crime Stoppers at by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477). There is up to a $5,000 reward for information that results in the charge and/or arrest of the suspect.

See video of the robbery below.

The Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division needs the public's assistance identifying the suspect responsible for a robbery with bodily injury On Saturday, September 16, 2023 at around 3:20 am, the complainant had just made a purchase at a convenience store at the 9500 block of Meldrum, in Houston, Texas. The complainant stated that he was approached by an unknown male, who attempted to take his cash from his hand. The complainant then walked away, and was attacked by the male, who began striking him with a closed fist. The suspect forcibly grabbed the cash from his hand, and then fled the location in an unknown direction. Houston PD #1328638-23 Suspect description: White male, 20 to 21 years old, 6’1 to 6’2, 130 to 150 pounds, light complexion and wore blue jeans. Please 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.

Posted by Houston Police Robbery on Tuesday, October 3, 2023

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Cynthia Miranda graduated from UT Austin and is a proud Houstonian. She is passionate about covering breaking news and community stories. Cynthia previously covered elections, the historic 2021 Texas winter storm, and other news in East Texas. In addition to writing, she also loves going to concerts, watching movies, and cooking with her family.

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