Second Armed Robbery at TDECU in University of Houston Student Center

Armed Robbery at University of Houston TDECU

• 🚨 University of Houston police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at the TDECU credit union located inside the student center.
• ⚠️ This is the second armed robbery at this TDECU location in three months, with the previous incident occurring in October.
• ⏱️ The robbery took place just after 4 p.m. on a Wednesday, with the suspect showing a firearm and demanding money.

Suspect Description and Escape

• 👤 The suspect is described as approximately 6 feet tall, wearing a black scarf covering his head, a black shirt, black pants, and gray sports sandals.
• 🎒 The suspect was also carrying a black backpack with gray stripes.
• 🏃 The suspect fled the scene and was last seen running toward a Metro platform at MLK and Wheeler.

Campus and Student Reactions

• 🏫 The incident occurred during a period with fewer students on campus as the spring semester had not yet started.
• 💬 Students interviewed expressed that the timing might have been perceived as an opportunity by the suspect.
• 🔒 While no one was reported hurt, students received alerts from the university regarding the incident.

Law Enforcement Involvement

• 🚓 The University of Houston Police Department is the lead agency investigating the robbery.
• 🤝 The FBI is aware of the situation and is in contact with the UHPPD.
• 📸 The university has not yet released any images of the suspect involved in this latest robbery.