Crime & Safety
5 Arrested, 1 On the Run In Willowbrook Mall Jewelry Heist
Police say as many as six suspects were involved in a smash and grab robbery at the Zales inside Willowbrook Mall.
HOUSTON — Houston Police arrested several suspects Monday afternoon after a smash and grab robbery inside Willowbrook Mall.
Witnesses said as many as four suspects used hammers to smash display cases at the Zales Jewelers inside the mall at about 12:30 p.m.
The suspects fled the mall, but police were able to track down and arrest five suspects in two vehicles near Gulf Bank and Interstate 45.
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Multiple suspects are in custody related to a smash-and-grab robbery at a jewelry store in Willowbrook Mall about 12:35 pm. No reported injuries at the business. Our K-9 and Fox helicopter assisted in the apprehension of the suspects. #HPDintheAir #hounews
— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) February 25, 2019
Police have not said how many of those in custody actually committed the robbery. Police said the robbers escaped the mall with $100K in loot.
One suspect is still on the run. Police have not released the identity of the suspects. It's not known how much of the merchandise was recovered
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