HOUSTON – By: Nycole Hutchens

Houston police are asking for the public's help in identifying the person responsible for aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon at a drug store.

Police said the robber walked into a drug store in the 9600 block of Westheimer Road at 6 p.m. Dec. 29.

The robber walked up to the cash register with a bag of chips and two packs of cigarettes. Police said he then lifted his shirt with his left hand, brandishing a silver firearm, demanding the sales clerk his merchandise and money from the cash register.

The robber fled in an unknown direction, police said.

Crime Stoppers said it will pay up to $5,000 to anyone who has information that leads to the charging and/or arrest of the person involved in this incident. Tipsters with information can call 713-222-TIPS (8477) or submit online at crime-stoppers.org. Tips may also be sent anonymously via text message by texting TIP610.