Robbery suspects arrested in Grimes County

Three suspects in an armed robbery in Prairie View were arrested in Grimes County following a pursuit Friday afternoon, Sept. 23.

Grimes County Law Enforcement was notified of a high-speed pursuit entering the county on Texas State Highway 6 North. The suspects fled Prairie View Police and Waller County Deputies west on Texas State Highway 290 onto Texas State Highway 6 north. Near Beason Creek, just south of FM 2, the suspects vehicle ran off the road. One of the suspects fled on foot and was believed to be armed. The other two suspects were apprehended.

A massive search was executed including a helicopter, Waller County Sheriff Deputies, Prairie View Police, Grimes County Sheriff’s Offi ce, Navasota Police Department, Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers and Texas Department of Criminal Justice search dogs.

An unknown amount of money was located in the field during the search. After approximately 2 hours, the third and final suspect was apprehended. All three suspects were transported to Waller County Jail. The identities and charges of the suspects have not been released.