Friday, August 14, 2009

Pearland Bank Robbery


PEARLAND, Texas—Police are looking for an armed man who robbed a Wells Fargo Bank in Pearland.


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It happened Friday morning at the bank, located on FM 518 and Highway 288.

Police say that the man walked into the bank, fired shots into the ceiling, and had everyone lie on the ground.

The suspect then climbed over the counter and had the tellers pull the money out and place it into a large black trash bag, say authorities. They say the thief then fled on foot with about $37,000 in case.

The thief was wearing a dark blue long sleeve shirt, blue jeans, tan shoes, dark ball cap and sunglasses. He also covered his face with a bandana.

Investigators say the suspect is approximately 5 feet 7 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall, and has a slender build.

Anyone with information on the heist is encouraged to contact the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Department at (281) 331-9000.

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Freak shooting claims boy


HOUSTON – KHOU A tragic accident has claimed the life of an 11-year-old boy in Southwest Houston.

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It happened on Wednesday evening.

Police say a telephone was ringing inside of his family’s home on Blanchard Hill Lane and the boy was trying to find it.

He tossed his mom's backpack to the floor and a pistol that was inside the backpack went off.

The boy was shot in the head and died.

Police say at this time it does not appear any laws were broken. The gun was in the home legally

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