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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 Houston / 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 Magnolia News
The identification of a juvenile suspect in the aggravated robbery of a 79-year-old man outside a Walgreens in Pearland raises concerns about the involvement of minors in violent crimes in the Houston area. While the Pearland Police Department's swift action in identifying the suspect is commendable, the fact that a juvenile was allegedly involved in such a serious crime is troubling. The case also highlights the issue of "jugging" crimes, where individuals are targeted after withdrawing cash from ATMs. As the investigation continues, residents in Magnolia and surrounding areas should be vigilant and take precautions to protect themselves from similar crimes. The arrests of two other individuals, Donte Belle and Demondtra Moore, in connection with the robbery, demonstrate the complexity of these crimes and the need for continued cooperation between law enforcement agencies to combat them.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston / 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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