North Houston: Beauty businesses targeted in arson attacks, officials say
Authorities searching for serial arsonist
Video shows an explosion after serial arsonists set fire to a local beauty store. The store, located on Cypress Creek Parkway, is one of two locations hit in just the past week.
HOUSTON - A local beauty store business has been targeted by two arsonists two times over the past week, according to investigators. The owners of the business say someone set their business ablaze last year as well.
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Beauty store arson: Local business targeted twice in one week
Investigators report that a local beauty store has allegedly been the target of arson twice in the past week. The store's owners also revealed that their business was set on fire last year.
What we know:
Investigators say two arsonists climbed onto the roof of Beauty Empire Premium Outlet on Cypress Creek Parkway on April 1.
The suspects allegedly poured flammable liquid through the vent of the business, then ignited it, causing an explosion.
"That liquid made entry into the building and once they ignited it, a flash fire occurred, igniting the vapors that were poured down into the building itself," said Matthew Baker, Lt. over investigations for Harris County Fire Marshal.
Crews responded and put out the fire, but just a week later on April 9, the arsonists struck again.
Beauty Empire handed out flyers, instructing customers to go to their other location, Beauty Galaxy on Cypress Creek Parkway down the road.
Just eight days after the initial fire, two arsonists attempted to start a fire at Beauty Galaxy using flammable liquids as well, according to investigators. Video shows two men in hoodies on the scene.
"Right now, they not only made damage to the store, a lot of families depend on the income from here," said Felix, the store manager.
The business owners say the same thing happened at Beauty Empire in April 2024. Investigators do not know if the 2024 arson is linked, but say the two incidents in 2025 seem to be the same suspects.
Information wanted
Beauty Empire arson: Investigator explain incidents
Fox26's Abigail Dye speaks with the Harris County Lieutenant Over Investigations about a string of fires targeting beauty store businesses.
What you can do:
"We have two suspects at both incidents that were both wearing black, and we're trying to determine who they are," said Lt. Baker.
The owners of the businesses say they are adding a $10,000 reward for information to the Crime Stoppers reward.
If you have any information, you can call Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477).
The Source: FOX 26 reporter Abigail Dye spoke with the owners of Beauty Empire Premium Outlet and Lt. Matthew Baker with the Harris County Fire Marshals Office.