HOUSTON — Houston police said they believe one man is responsible for at least seven robberies in the area since early November.
All of the crimes were committed in a similar fashion, police said.
Editor's note: The video at the top of this article is from when the Houston Police Department announced an initiative to curb deadly road rage incidents.
According to investigators, the man entered a store in the 11000 block of S. Wilcrest at about 8:30 p.m. on Nov. 8. They said he approached the clerk and acted like he was going to buy something, but instead told the cashier that he had a gun and flashed the handle from his waistband. The employee handed over the money and the suspect left.
Here's surveillance video of the robbery of the store on Wilcrest:
Police said the same man is responsible for this robbery that happened on Dec. 5 at a store on Westheimer:
The suspect is described as being Black and about 35 to 45 years old. Police said he is about 6 feet, 2 inches to 6 feet, 3 inches tall and weighs about 150 to 190 pounds with a dark complexion and a medium build.
Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the charging and/or arrest of the suspect in this case. Call 713-222-TIPS (8477) or click here to submit a tip.