A witness said a newborn was hurt after falling during the encounter.
HOUSTON, Texas — Police in Houston were working to identify two suspects captured in surveillance footage after a gunpoint robbery of a breastfeeding mother left the woman’s newborn injured, investigators and a witness said. The suspects ran through a neighborhood around midday, and officers said the mother and baby were expected to be OK.
The investigation has centered on video clips that appear to track the suspects’ movements before and after the robbery, including footage of a purse being dropped and a man pulling what looks like a gun. While police have not announced arrests or charges, the videos and witness accounts have intensified the search because the victim was holding a newborn at the time. Authorities were reviewing footage, canvassing the area, and urging anyone with information to contact police.
In one clip timestamped around 12:15 p.m., two men can be seen sprinting down a street. Another clip shows one of them dropping a purse near a fence, climbing over it, and rummaging through the bag. In that sequence, the man appears to pick up an item resembling a handgun before taking off. The footage, shared publicly, does not show the robbery itself, but police said the clips align with the time window when the mother reported being robbed.
A nearby resident who asked not to be named said she heard yelling and then learned from others that a mother and her baby had just been robbed at gunpoint. She said someone warned her to go back inside because the suspects were still running nearby. The witness said the mother appeared stunned in the aftermath and that the baby fell during the chaos, striking the concrete headfirst. The witness described the scene as frantic, with neighbors trying to spot the suspects as they moved away from the initial area.
According to the witness, the suspects ran toward the area near Middle Street and Fox Street, cutting through yards as they tried to disappear. She said police later recovered one of the suspect’s jackets in her relative’s yard, suggesting the men may have changed clothing or left items behind as they fled. Police did not release details about the jacket, including whether it would be tested for evidence, but officers commonly collect abandoned clothing to look for fingerprints, DNA, or items left in pockets.
Another video shared with local media appears to show a man wearing a jacket similar to the one seen earlier hiding in a backyard. Later, the man is seen perched on an outdoor air-conditioning unit. In that clip, he appears to pull an item that looks like a gun from his pants. Investigators have not publicly confirmed that the man in the backyard video is one of the robbery suspects, but the footage has circulated as police work to connect each clip to a single timeline and determine whether more cameras captured clearer views.
Police said the mother and baby were expected to be OK, but they did not release the baby’s age, the extent of the injuries, or whether the child was treated at a hospital. Witnesses described the baby as a newborn, and the injury was described as a fall onto concrete. Authorities also did not say what property was taken from the mother, though the purse seen in video has been discussed as part of the case. No information was released about whether a weapon was pointed directly at the mother or whether the suspects made demands beyond taking the bag.
With no arrests announced, investigators have been careful about what they show publicly. The suspects’ faces were blurred in the circulated footage because they have not been arrested or formally charged, according to the report. Police sometimes limit identifiable details early in an investigation to avoid misidentification and to protect the integrity of later lineups or interviews, especially when video is grainy or when multiple people appear in separate clips.
Neighbors described the incident as unsettling because it unfolded in daylight and involved a parent with a newborn. The witness said the case stuck with her because she could not imagine someone targeting a mother and infant. She said the neighborhood response was immediate, with people calling out to each other and scanning down the block as the suspects ran. Residents also watched officers search yards and check areas where the men might have climbed fences or tried to hide.
Police said detectives were continuing to review surveillance video and follow up on tips. The next steps typically include mapping the suspects’ route, collecting additional camera footage from nearby homes and businesses, and interviewing anyone who may have seen the men enter a vehicle or change clothes. As of Thursday night, the suspects remained uncharged publicly, and investigators said the case was active.
Author note: Last updated February 27, 2026.