The following report is almost identical to the break-in mentioned in my post that accompanied the December crime stats. That incident was east of Lavon Ave and this is west, near SH-190 and N Garland Ave. Using the information in this press release, anyone spotting any suspicious activity should immediately report it to 9-1-1. If you have information that may help the investigation based on the description here, please call the TIPS line below. His race, age, the gun, and shutting his victim in a bathroom are very similar. If it is the same person as the previous incident, he may be driving a four-door black car.
 
Remain alert!

 

Garland Police Dept Press Release:

Home Invasion Robbery

Garland Police responded to the report of a home invasion robbery last night just after 6 pm in the 5500 block of Deer Brook Road, located in the northwest part of Garland. When police first arrived they determined the suspect could possibly still be in the residence and SWAT was called to search the home. When the search was completed the man was not inside and the house had been ransacked throughout.
 
The complainant stated she was inside her home working when she heard a noise, looked up and saw a man holding a gun. The man pointed the gun toward her and demanded money. They went into another room of the house where she gave him money; he then placed her inside a bathroom and apparently started ransacking the house. After several minutes the lady opened the door, did not see anyone and started towards the front door. She again heard the man inside and she ran out the front door to a neighbor’s house where police were called.
 
The intruder was described as a black male in his early 20’s, approximately 5’8” tall, thin build, short black hair. He was wearing blue jeans and a dark blue hoodie. The lady said she did not know the man and had never seen him before.
 
Garland Crime Stoppers will offer a reward for information that leads to the arrest of this home invasion robbery suspect. TIPS line 927-272-8477.