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Houston police are asking the publics help in identifying a man believed to be behind at least 16 robberies in the downtown area.


See Houston's wildest news and surveillance videos in 2017.
Houston police are asking the publics help in identifying a man believed to be behind at least 16 robberies in the downtown area.

See Houston's wildest news and surveillance videos in 2017.
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"Three young men caught on surveillance armed as they rob Houston gas station"


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"Three young men caught on surveillance armed as they rob Houston gas station"

Oct. 17, 2017
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Oct. 9, 2017
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Nov. 8, 2017

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"Thieves caught on video stealing packages from front of Houston home"

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"Surveillance video released after Texas woman mysteriously falls to her death"

Nov. 19, 2017

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"Shocking security video released in Houston carjacking"

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Houston police are asking the public's help in identifying a man believed to be behind a spree of robberies near the Downtown area.

Authorities said the male suspect is responsible for at least 16 robberies, mostly in west Houston and Montrose.

He is described as a black male, 5-feet-8 inches to 6 feet tall, weighing between 180 and 220 pounds and 30 to 40 years old. He may have a scar on his left cheek.

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Police said the suspect was seen in a four-door gray vehicle at one of the Walgreens he robbed. He was also seen leaving a scene on a bike.

Crime Stoppers may pay up to $5,000 for tips leading to his arrest. Anyone with information is urged to call 713-222-TIPS (8477) or submit online at www.crime-stoppers.org.

To see a full list of locations the suspect is believed to have robbed, click here.

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