The Houston Police Department is urgently requesting the assistance of the community in tracking down a suspect alleged to have attempted an aggravated robbery at a southwest Houston restaurant. The incident, which took place on Saturday, July 12, 2025, unfolded around 6:30 p.m. when a man brandishing a knife demanded cash from a restaurant employee before abruptly fleeing the scene empty-handed, as reported by KHOU.
According to the Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division, the suspect is a Hispanic male aged between 35 and 40 years. He was last seen wearing a light-colored polo and light-colored pants. While the motive for his sudden departure from the restaurant located in the 5700 block of Rampart Street remains unclear, officials are urging anyone with relevant information to come forward, which could lead to a cash reward—in an effort disseminated through various means, including the Crime Stoppers of Houston’s mobile app and the official HPD Robbery Unit’s Facebook page.
As per the Houston Police Robbery Division’s website, the suspect is wanted for an attempted aggravated robbery. The public is urged to contact Crime Stoppers of Houston with any information. Tipsters may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000 if their information leads to felony charges or an arrest, and anonymity will be protected…