HOUSTON — Houston police are hoping the public can help them track down a robbery suspect who held up the same donut shop twice.
The first robbery happened on Tuesday, September 29, at the Shipley’ Do-Nuts at 2321 South SH 6.
After buying a donut, the suspect pulled out a gun and grabbed the cash drawer from the register and left. It happened around 3:50 p.m.
Wearing the same Texas A&M sweatshirt and baggy jeans, he showed up again the next day just after 3 p.m.
The suspect told the employee in Spanish “You know.” Then he jumped across the counter, pulled out the cash drawer and left.
This time, he was seen jumping into the passenger seat of a 2010 to 2012 black Volkswagen Jetta with a sunroof. It sped away heading north on South SH 6 towards I-10.
The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 25-30 years old, 5'5 to 5'7, medium build and medium complexion. He had a tear drop on the right cheek of his face and spoke Spanish.
The HPD robbery division had a little fun on Twitter, poking fun at police officers’ reputation for loving donuts.
“NOT OUR DONUT SHOPS!! Donut bandit actively sought by @houstonpolice,” they tweeted.
If you recognize this suspect, call 713-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at www.crime-stoppers.org.
Crime Stoppers may pay up to $5,000 for information leading to the charging and/or arrest of the suspect in this case.