The Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division is seeking the public’s help in locating Arlando Lyles, 17, and Christian Ray Pickett, 18, who are wanted for aggravated robbery and theft from person (robbery).
They are among suspects involved in a series of robberies using fake Facebook Marketplace profiles to lure victims. Initially, the suspects assaulted victims, but they are now using firearms during the robberies. Additional suspects and fake profiles may still be active.
Since September 21, 2024, suspects have been posting items like PlayStations and shoes for sale and providing fake locations, usually apartment complex parking lots in Southeast Houston. When buyers arrive, they are robbed at gunpoint.
List of Robberies:
September 21, 2024, 3:06 PM: 2400 S. Loop W (Apartment Complex)
September 29, 2024, 5:45 PM: 2700 Woodland Park Dr (Apartment Complex)
October 7, 2024, 6:09 PM: 5900 Selinsky (Apartment Complex)
October 21, 2024, 3:22 PM: 7900 Rockhill (Park)
October 26, 2024, 2:02 PM: 3700 Faulkner (Apartment Complex Parking Lot)
November 2, 2024, ~4:30 PM: 10100 Cullen (Apartment Complex)
November 8, 2024, ~5:30 PM: 10000 Cullen (Apartment Complex)
November 15, 2024, 4:37 PM: 5900 Selinsky (Apartment Complex)
November 16, 2024, 6:23 PM: 10000 Cullen (Apartment Complex)
November 17, 2024, 3:56 PM: 7100 Scott (Apartment Complex)
November 18, 2024, 7:35 PM: 10000 Cullen (Apartment Complex)
November 18, 2024, 7:51 PM: 5900 Selinsky (Apartment Complex)
November 21, 2024, 10:29 PM: 10000 Cullen (Apartment Complex)
November 22, 2024, 3:20 PM: 7900 Rockhill (Park)
November 24, 2024, 4:09 PM: 10000 Cullen (Apartment Complex)
If you have any information, contact Crime Stoppers of Houston at 713-222-TIPS (8477), submit a tip online at www.crime-stoppers.org, or use the Crime Stoppers mobile app. Tips leading to felony arrests may qualify for a reward of up to $5,000.
