Second Robbery At Same Cell Phone Store Captured On Video​​

HOUSTON, TX — The Houston Police Department is searching for a man suspected of robbing a Metro PCS store twice in less than two weeks. The first robbery happened Sept. 14 and the second Sept. 23 at 12:55 p.m. at 6925 Long Point, HPD wrote on YouTube.

On Sept. 23, the suspect walked into the business with a black hoodie and backpack. One he pulled out a gun, a Metro PCS employee ran into the back office and closed the door, HPD said. The suspect ran toward the door and kicked it open and demanded money from the safe. The suspect then made the employees go back to the front and forced them give him the money from the cash register, HPD said.

SAME SUSPECT: Robbery At Cell Phone Store Captured On Video

The suspect is described as 20 to 25-years-old, 5’5 to 5’7 tall, 150 to 170 pounds and wearing a black Nike pullover and black Adidas pants.

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