Crime Alert: Houston Man Carjacked by Armed Trio While Pumping Gas in Early Morning Hours!
A man was filling up his car at a gas station in southeast Houston when three men suddenly approached and carjacked him. The Houston Police Department’s robbery division released a video capturing the frightening incident.
The carjacking happened in the early hours of October 25, around 2:45 a.m., at a gas station located on Martin Luther King Boulevard between Bellfort and the 610 Loop.
According to the victim, the three men were armed with handguns and demanded his wallet, cell phone, and car keys. The suspects then got into the victim’s car and quickly drove off.
Later, authorities found the stolen car over 10 miles away, abandoned near the intersection of West Orem and South Post Oak in southwest Houston. This location was miles from where the incident initially took place, highlighting the suspects’ reach as they attempted to get away.
If anyone has information regarding this crime, the Houston Police Department is urging them to contact Crime Stoppers of Houston directly.
Information that leads to a felony suspect’s arrest or charging could result in a reward of up to $5,000. Those with tips should call Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477), submit a tip online at www.crime-stoppers.org, or use the Crime Stoppers mobile app to stay anonymous and qualify for the cash reward.