Armed Robbery at Kings Food Mart in Texas City: Police Seek Public Assistance

On December 20, 2023, at around 6:05 am, an armed robbery took place at Kings Food Mart located at 601 Texas Ave in Texas City. The suspect, a masked male, brandished a handgun during the incident. The perpetrator was also observed wearing a mask and gloves.

Notably, the suspect’s clothing appeared to be inside out, and he was wearing two distinct Adidas “Gazelle” tennis shoes – one white and one gold. The Galveston Police Department has released photographs of the suspect’s shoes, clothing, and the firearm used in the robbery.

The Texas City Police Department is urging anyone with information related to this incident to come forward. Detective Brian Berg can be reached at (409) 643-5820. Alternatively, individuals wishing to remain anonymous and potentially qualify for a reward can contact Mainland Communities Crime Stoppers at (409) 945-8477 or submit information online at www.p3tips.com.