Robbers disarm armored truck guard near Houston’s Galleria, leave empty handed

Surveillance video shows two men wanted for disarming an armored truck guard during an attempted robbery in the 6500 block of San Felipe on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020. Surveillance video shows two men wanted for disarming an armored truck guard during an attempted robbery in the 6500 block of San Felipe on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020. Photo: FBI Houston Photo: FBI Houston Image 1 of / 3 Caption Close Robbers disarm armored truck guard near Houston’s Galleria, leave empty handed 1 / 3 Back to Gallery

Two men attempted to rob an armored truck Monday morning in west Houston but left empty-handed, according to the FBI.

The men approached the guard this morning while she was in the 6400 block of San Felipe, officials said. They managed to disarm her but did not take any money, only making off with the guard’s firearm.

Nearby security cameras captured the robbery attempt, showing one man in dark clothing with a gun rushing toward the guard. Another man in gray pants and a camo jacket was also seen running toward the woman.

They were last seen fleeing in a dark-colored SUV, according to the FBI.

Anyone with information is urged to call Houston Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477).

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