SNEAK THEFT – HOUSTON, TX

On 1/31/17, at approximately 2:30 p.m., a suspect cut the security cable attached to a plexiglass display box. The box contained two watches. After cutting the cord, the suspect conversed with a sales associate about pearl items. The suspect then left the sales associate to take a phone call. As he was on the phone, he walked towards the display box. At this point the sales associate were distracted and attending to other matters. The suspect took this opportunity to remove the plexiglass box from the counter and exit the store. The theft was observed on surveillance footage. The suspect was described as a 6 foot tall black male. He has a thin build and was last seen wearing a white hat with a dark colored shirt. If you have any information regarding the identity of this individual, please contact the Houston Police Department at 281-584-4700.