Robbery in the 11000 block of Harwin Dr.

 Houston PD #461437-26

The Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division needs the public's assistance identifying the suspect responsible for a Robbery. Houston PD #461437-26

On Wednesday, April 08, 2026, at around 5:30 P.M., the complainant was working at a business, located at the 11000 block of Harwin Dr., in Houston, Texas. The complainant was working at the cash register. A male suspect entered a local business and demanded cigarettes. The male suspect became verbally aggressive when informed that cartons were not available. The suspect threatened the complainant at a local business and stole six packs of cigarettes. He left the business on foot.

Suspect description:

#1 Male, black afro hair, wearing a red and black motorcycle vest.

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ARRESTED: Suspect arrested and charged with Aggravated Robbery (DW)

 

Houston PD # 434876-26

ARRESTED: Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested for Aggravated Robbery, stemming from an incident that occurred on Saturday, April 04, 2026, at around 4:00 P.M., at city street at the 300  block of Travis St., in Houston, Texas.

The suspect, Orville E Jr Rodgers, 33, is charged with Aggravated Robbery  in the 248  State District Court. Orville E Jr Rodgers, 33 booking photo is attached to this release.

According to the complainant, who was standing outside in the city street,  an unknown male approached the complainant and requested money. The complainant declined to provide any money, at which point the suspect walked away. A short time later, the suspect returned from behind the complainant and rushed toward him.

The suspect attacked the complainant while stating that he intended to take the complainant’s chain. During the assault, the suspect stabbed the complainant and then fled the area on foot. 

A Houston Police Robbery Detective conducted a follow up investigation and established  Orville E Jr Rodgers, 33, as a possible suspect.  Orville E Jr Rodgers, 33 was then identified charges of  Aggravated Robbery were filed on Friday, April 10, 2026, and a warrant was issued for his arrest. 

On Thursday, April 16, 2026, Metro PD Officers were dispatched to downtown TC Metro Rail Platform located at 1800 Milam St. with a possible suspect of aggravated robbery. Houston PD officers were contacted to meet with the Metro PD officers and took Suspect into custody.

Orville E Jr Rodgers, 33, was then transported to the Harris County jail and booked on the Aggravated Robbery warrant.