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
