Houston cell phone store robbery caught on video

PHOTOS: Cell phone store robbed The Houston Police Department is searching for a man who robbed a Boost Mobile store in North Houston in May. >>>Swipe through to see if you recognize this man.... PHOTOS: Cell phone store robbed The Houston Police Department is searching for a man who robbed a Boost Mobile store in North Houston in May. >>>Swipe through to see if you recognize this man.... Photo: HPD Photo: HPD Image 1 of / 18 Caption Close Houston cell phone store robbery caught on video 1 / 18 Back to Gallery

The Houston Police Department is searching for a man who robbed a cell phone store in North Houston on May 16.

The man can be seen on surveillance video entering the Boost Mobile at 7590 North Wayside at 10:11 a.m., HPD wrote on YouTube.

The suspect approached the employee at the front counter and pretended to be a customer before pulling out a gun tucked in his pants. The man demanded money from the employee, who complied. The suspect forced the employee to open the cash register before fleeing on foot, HPD added.

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The suspect is described as 5'5 to 5'6 tall and was wearing a white hoodie and black pants.

Crime Stoppers may pay up to $5,000 for information leading to the charging and/or arrest of the suspect in this case. Information may be reported by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online at www.crime-stoppers.org.

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