Aggravated robbery: Police are searching for a woman in southwest Houston who held a knife on a convenience store clerk

The unidentified woman entered the grocery store on the 13100 block of Dunlap Street around 11 a.m. Sunday, May 8.

Police said the woman approached the employee at the ice machine and put a knife at his side while demanding the money from the shop. Police say the camera was out of range of the incident at the store.

A witness saw what was happening and allegedly told the suspect to leave the employee alone. The woman was then startled and fled the scene, according to HPD.

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The suspect is described as a black woman, approximately 5ft 4in tall, wearing a light blue shirt with black pants.

If you have information regarding this investigation, please contact Crime Stoppers of Houston directly. Information leading to the indictment and/or arrest of a crime suspect may result in a cash payment of up to $5,000. Tipsters must contact Crime Stoppers directly to remain anonymous and be considered for a cash payment by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477), an online tip at www.crime-stoppers.org, or through the mobile app Submit by Crime Stoppers.