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WANTED: Houston man, teen accused of beating up victims and taking off with their car

Houston Police seek Gilberto Lopez Jr. and Isabelle Villareal, wanted for robbery with bodily injury. (Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)

Two suspects are on the run after a violent robbery in Houston left victims injured, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.

The Houston Police Department is seeking assistance in locating Gilberto Lopez Jr., 22, and Isabelle Villareal, 17, both wanted on charges of robbery with bodily injury following a violent incident on July 29.

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The suspects are alleged to have attacked two individuals in a parking lot at the 8300 block of N. Bayou and then fled the scene in the victim’s vehicle.

According to police, the incident began when the victims met Lopez and Villareal at a bar. The group later drove to a parking lot where Lopez and Villareal reportedly assaulted the victims and took their car keys.

The suspects then entered the victims’ Nissan Altima and escaped.

After a follow-up investigation, Houston Police Robbery Division detectives identified Lopez and Villareal as the suspects in the case.

The victims later confirmed their identities, leading to the filing of robbery warrants for both suspects on November 1. As of November 6, Lopez and Villareal remain at large.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Lopez or Villareal is urged to contact Crime Stoppers of Houston at 713-222-TIPS (8477).

Information leading to their arrest may result in a reward of up to $5,000. Tips can be submitted anonymously online at www.crime-stoppers.org or via the Crime Stoppers mobile app.


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Holly joined the KPRC 2 digital team in March 2024, leveraging her eight years of expertise in blogging and digital content to share her passion for Houston. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring the city's vibrant scenes, all while balancing her roles as a wife and mother to two toddlers.

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