Pearland police identify suspect in aggravated robbery of 79-year-old man outside Walgreens

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 take the juvenile into custody. How to protect yourself from ‘jugging’ crimes Because the suspect is a minor, the department removed the surveillance video from its Facebook page after the identification. “We thank everyone who shared information and helped identify him so quickly,” the department said in an update. The robbery happened on June 19 at the Walgreens in the 11600 block of Shadow Creek Parkway in Pearland. According to investigators, the 79-year-old victim had just withdrawn cash from a nearby ATM and was walking back to his vehicle when he was approached by a suspect wearing a white shirt and black pants. Multi-agency task force arrests dozens in Houston-area jugging robberies Police said the suspect assaulted the man, causing bodily injury, before stealing his wallet and the cash he had just withdrawn. As the investigation continued, detectives identified and arrested two other people accused of participating in the robbery. Authorities said Donte Belle, 30, of Houston, was identified as the alleged driver of the getaway vehicle. He has been charged with aggravated robbery. Investigators also arrested Demondtra Moore, 23, of Houston, who police said acted as the alleged lookout. He has also been charged with aggravated robbery. Jugging doesn’t just happen after you leave the bank; Here’s how to keep yourself from falling victim anytime, anywhere The Pearland Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division continues to investigate the case. No additional information about the juvenile suspect has been released because of the suspect’s age. Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved. About the Authors Ninfa Saavedra