Suspect in Earl Campbell jersey robs east Houston Jack in the Box

A suspect wearing an Earl Campbell Houston Oilers jersey is seen robbing an east Houston Jack in the Box on March 16, 2019. Anyone with information about the suspect is urged to call Houston Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477). less A suspect wearing an Earl Campbell Houston Oilers jersey is seen robbing an east Houston Jack in the Box on March 16, 2019. Anyone with information about the suspect is urged to call Houston Crime Stoppers at ... more Photo: Houston Police Department Photo: Houston Police Department Image 1 of / 6 Caption Close Suspect in Earl Campbell jersey robs east Houston Jack in the Box 1 / 6 Back to Gallery

A suspect accused of robbing an east Houston Jack In the Box wore an Earl Campbell Houston Oilers jersey during the evening heist, police say.

The man walked into the fast-food joint in the 7500 block of Harrisburg around 7:20 p.m. on March 16 posing as a customer, Houston Police Department robbery detectives say. He stood in line for a few minutes, waiting for other customers to finish ordering before he approached the cashier, police said.

When it came his turn, he allegedly handed the cashier a note claiming he had a gun and demanding all the cash in the register, police said. The cashier told police he believed the suspect had a handgun in his pocket, so he complied.

The man fled the restaurant on foot in an unknown direction, police said.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic male in his 20s with a large build, standing between 5 feet, 5 inches and 5 feet, 8 inches tall, police said. Anyone with information is urged to call Houston Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477).

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