Two men beat and robbed a 53-year-old man as he exited Kroger’s at 1550 State Highway 99 (Bay Hill Boulevard and the Grand Parkway) early this morning taking his wallet before fleeing the scene, the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office said today.
Deputies arrived at the scene at 12:24 a.m.
The suspect described the robbers as two black males in their late teens to early 20s. He said the suspect who assaulted him was approximately 5’07” to 5’09” tall, clean shaven, and thin build. He was wearing a yellow jacket with black or gray paisley swirls.
He described the second suspect as having a thin build and clean shaven and he was wearing a red jacket.
Luckily, authorities do have surveillance video of the suspects exiting Kroger’s and are asking for the public to help intentify them. You can contact the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office at (281) 341-4665 or Fort Bend County Crime Stoppers at (281) 342-TIPS if you recognize these suspects or if you have any information on the circumstances surrounding this incident.
According to police reports:
A 53 year old male had just walked out of Kroger’s and as he was walking to his vehicle two black males approached him from behind demanding his money. The victim tried to gain entry into his vehicle for safety but one of the suspects grabbed him, shoved him into the bushes and began beating him. The suspect then ripped the victims pant pocket and grabbed his wallet while the second suspect served as a look out. Both suspects fled on foot heading north through the parking lot (parallel to state highway 99) with the victim’s wallet. The victim suffered of minor cuts and bruises to his face and arms.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact: Fort Bend County Crime Stoppers At 281-342-TIPS (8477)
Information, which leads to the apprehension and filing of charges on the suspect(s) involved, could earn you up to $5,000 cash reward. All calls to Crime Stoppers are anonymouse.
Not only is this store in my backyard but I also shop there frequently late at night. I might have to rethink those habits.
Is the crime rate increasing in the Katy area? Is this store particularly vulnerable because of its location?
Photos courtesy of Fort Bend County's Sheriff
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Race of suspect.
The guy in the front doesn't really look like a black person to me. How about you guys? It is hard to say and at a little after mid-night who would not be a little thrown off. Hope the victim does not have major injuries.
Inside Katy
Mixed?
I don't know, Helen; other than his "white man hairline" he looks like a black man to me. Maybe mixed race? As for your shopping habits -- GO EARLIER! :)
Hard to tell, but....
I figure the guy who got an up close look could probably tell, although there are some people of middle Eastern or Hispanic origin who might appear black, even up close. Both men look fairly light complected.
It's difficult to tell which is the guy in red and which is the guy in yellow with paisley swirls. My guess is the guy in the back is the one that was the hitter while the one in the front was the lookout. My assumption is based on the fact that the one in the front is hitching and holding his pants and they would probably fall off if he was using both hands to assault someone, making it difficult to run.
I've been to this store several times on the way to my sister's or back home, but only in daylight. Katy is a large metropolitan area on the edge of an even larger metropolitan area. Crime goes with the territory and this particular store has easy access to a couple of major thoroughfares.
Who's ready to move with me to Wyoming?
I'm Not Julie
late night shopping
Catherine - I think you're right that I shall have to give up my late night shopping sprees - love how quiet the store is at that time.
INJ--I think the one in paisley is the one in the rear and that is a pretty distinct pattern making me think that someone has to look at this and realize they know these guys.
It's pretty frightening having people like this come into my neighborhood beating up residents. I hope they increase patrols at that store which also has a gas station.
Inside Katy
Where's Joe Horn when you
Where's Joe Horn when you need him???
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The opinions expressed above are solely mine... just ask my spouse. lol
Joe Horn
Katy Taxes - LOL
I know a few "Joe Horns" - These guys better not show their faces around here anymore. Just hope they get some tips and find them. It was totally unnecessary to beat this poor man like that.
Inside Katy
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