Austin County News Online previously reported on a robbery that took place around 8:40 PM on January 3, 2024, at the Big 99 Cents & Gift Store, located at 218 Fowlkes Street in Sealy. According to a Sealy Police Department press release, they were searching for three persons of interest. Austin County Crime Stoppers also offered a reward for information leading to the arrest of the three men. These suspects were described as Black males, aged late teens to mid-20s, who appeared to have been monitoring the store for some time before carrying out the robbery. You can read the full story and watch the video here.
Today, after months of investigation, the Sealy Police Department announced via Facebook that one of the suspects has been arrested.
Following an extensive investigation by the Sealy Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division, an arrest warrant was issued for Kevin Frear of Navasota, Texas. Frear, who is currently held in the Grimes County Sheriff’s Department Jail on unrelated charges, was formally charged with robbery.
The investigation is ongoing, and additional arrests are anticipated as more information is uncovered. The Sealy Police Department remains committed to community safety and appreciates the public’s cooperation. Further updates will be provided as they become available.
For further inquiries, please contact the Sealy Police Department.
Reference:
Robbery of Big 99 Cents & Gift Store
Location: 218 Fowlkes Street, Sealy, TX 77474
Date/Time of Robbery: January 3, 2024, at 8:40 PM
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