HPD searches for ringleader after busting 'violent' robbery crew targeting Hispanic business owners

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Police arrested and charged five suspects believed to be a part of a 'violent' crew targeting Hispanic business owners. Now, they're searching for the man they believe is behind it all.

HPD is searching for a man deemed the ringleader of a crime crew accused of at least seven aggravated robberies targeting Hispanic business owners.Houston police are looking for the man authorities call the "ringleader" of a robbery crew that is accused of at least seven aggravated robberies in the area.

In total, 16 aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon charges have been filed against the crew, one count of impersonating a police officer, felon in possession of a firearm, burglary with intent to commit a felony, and felony evading arrest in a motor vehicle. Police said he was badly beaten and complied to protect the child. Still, the suspects shot him in the head execution style.After a two-week stay in the hospital, Reyes' father made a full recovery. She said that physically, he is healed, but mentally and emotionally, he is still suffering.

"This robbery crew did not target the actual business," Garcia said. "What they did is they would follow the business owners home to their personal residence." "He led them to the actual robbery crew who were in commission of committing another aggravated robbery," Garcia said.The suspects led police on a chase that lasted a few miles and ended in the Fifth Ward, and two suspects were taken into custody.

 

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