Police said the suspect approached the counter carrying a rifle and demanded money from the cash drawer. That's when the clerk pulled out a gun of her own.
HOUSTON — A hotel clerk armed with a handgun managed to scare away a robber who was armed with a rifle at a hotel off the Katy Freeway last month, according to the Houston Police Department.
It happened on Jan. 16 around 7 a.m. at a hotel off the Katy Freeway near Highway 6, HPD officials said.
Police said the suspect approached the counter carrying a rifle and demanded money from the cash drawer. As the robber climbed over the counter, the clerk pulled out her own handgun, scaring the suspect and causing him to run away, according to HPD.
Police described the suspect as being about 20 to 25 years old, about 6 feet, 2 inches to 6 feet, 4 inches tall and 150 to 180 pounds. He was wearing a blue shirt and blue jeans and white shoes.
If you have any information on this case, you're urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 713-222-8477. Information leading to the charging or arrest of the suspect may qualify for a $5,000 reward.
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The Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division needs the public's assistance identifying the suspects responsible for an aggravated robbery.
On Monday, January 16, 2023 at around 7:00 am, an unknown male entered a hotel lobby, located at the 14800 block of Katy Freeway, in Houston, Texas. The suspect approached the counter with a rifle while demanding the money from the cash drawer. As the suspect was attempting to climb over the counter, the hotel clerk pulled out her own handgun and pointed it at the suspect. The suspect then became scared and ran away from the location on foot. Houston PD #76096-23
Suspect description: Black male, 20 to 25 years old, 6’2 to 6’4, 150 to 180 pounds, thin build, blue shirt, blue jeans and white shoes.
Please contact Crime Stoppers of Houston DIRECTLY if you have any information related to this investigation. Information leading to the charging and/or arrest of any felony suspects may result in a cash payment up to $5,000. Tipsters MUST contact Crime Stoppers DIRECTLY to remain anonymous and to be considered for a cash payment by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477), submitting an online tip at www.crime-stoppers.org or through the Crime Stoppers mobile app.
Posted by Houston Police Robbery on Wednesday, February 8, 2023
