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Pearland police identify suspect in aggravated robbery of 79-year-old man outside Walgreens
By Ninfa Saavedra, Cathy Hernandez at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 1, 2026
· 2 min read
The Pearland Police Department says it has identified the suspect accused of assaulting and robbing a 79-year-old man outside a Walgreens earlier this month.Police announced Tuesday that the suspect has been identified as a juvenile. Officers are continuing their investigation and are working to ...
Key takeaway The robbery happened on June 19 at the Walgreens in the 11600 block of Shadow Creek Parkway in Pearland.
Why this matters in Tomball News
The swift identification of the juvenile suspect in the aggravated robbery of a 79-year-old man outside a Walgreens in Pearland is a testament to the community's engagement with local law enforcement. The fact that the Pearland Police Department was able to gather enough information to identify the suspect quickly suggests that residents are taking an active role in reporting suspicious activity and sharing information with authorities. This case also highlights the need for continued vigilance in preventing "jugging" crimes, where individuals are targeted after withdrawing cash from ATMs. As the investigation continues, it will be worth watching how the Pearland Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division works to bring all parties involved to justice, and how the community responds to prevent similar crimes in the future. The arrest of two other individuals, Donte Belle and Demondtra Moore, accused of participating in the robbery, demonstrates the department's commitment to holding perpetrators accountable.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? The Pearland Police Department says it has identified the suspect accused of assaulting and robbing a 79-year-old man outside a Walgreens earlier this month.Police announced Tuesday that the suspect has been identified as a juvenile. Officers are continuing their investigation and are working to ...
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