Pasadena Police looking for assault, robbery suspect

Pasadena police seeking robbery suspect

Police say the suspect punched a man and threatened to shoot him, then stole his property before fleeing a gas station on June 24.

PASADENA, Texas - Pasadena police are looking for a man who allegedly assaulted and robbed someone at a gas station in late June.

Pasadena: Gas station assault, robbery suspect wanted

What we know:

Police say the incident happened on June 24 at the MOTU Chevron gas station off the Pasadena Freeway near Bearle Street.

The suspect allegedly punched a man in the head, threatened to shoot him, and stole his property before driving off in a black GMC pickup truck.

Officials believe the suspect is a Hispanic male who goes by the nickname "El Prieto" or "El Negro." He was seen wearing brown coveralls.

What we don't know:

No other details are available.

What you can do:

Anyone with information about the suspect can contact Detective I. Masorro by doing one of the following:

Call 713-475-4978

Email Imascorro@pasadenatx.gov