Aggravated Robbery At Family Dollar Caught On Video

HOUSTON, TX — The Houston Police Department is searching for two men who were captured on video robbing a Family Dollar at 12801 Willow Chase Drive. The robbery occurred July 21 at 7 p.m., HPD wrote on YouTube.

The incident began after two men walked behind the counter and placed a handgun to an employees back and demanded the money from the register, HPD wrote. The employee complied with the suspect’s demands and while he tried to open the register, the suspect hit him in the back of the head with the gun, causing him to fall. The suspects was ultimately able to get into the register and take the money. The suspects then fled the location on foot toward an apartment complex at 8301 Willow Place, HPD said.

Crime Stoppers may pay up to $5,000 for information leading to the charging and/or arrest of the suspect in this case. Information may be reported by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online at www.crime-stoppers.org.

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Photo and video via HPD