86-year-old woman put in chokehold before man forces his way into home, Texas cops say

UPDATE: Houston police have arrested a man accused of burglarizing an 86-year-old woman’s home, the department said in a tweet.

Investigators shared video of the June 26 incident on social media, hoping someone would recognize the man seen putting a woman in a headlock and forcing his way into her home.

Harris County court records show the 60-year-old man is facing charges including aggravated robbery, burglary with intent to commit another felony, evading arrest, unauthorized use of a vehicle and felon in possession of a weapon.

The woman was still in the hospital as of June 27, according to police.

“We thank the community for helping us ID him,” police said.

The original story continues below.

An accused burglar was caught on camera putting an 86-year-old Texas woman in a chokehold and forcing his way into her home, Houston police say.

In the video captured June 26 by a doorbell camera, the suspect is seen talking to the woman near the front door of a home on Houston’s north side. As they speak, he suddenly moves right next to her, wraps his arm around her neck and pulls her into the house, the video shows.

The home appears to be fenced in, but a sliding gate is open just enough for someone to slip into the front yard, video shows. The man is then seen in the video exiting the home with a blue towel covering his head, leaving through the gap in the gate.

The burglary happened at about 11:45 a.m., Houston police told KTRK.

The woman was taken to a hospital for treatment, but police did not comment on her condition, the outlet reported.

Investigators are asking anyone who recognizes the man to reach out to the Houston Police Department at 713-308-0700.

This story was originally published June 27, 2023 at 10:29 AM.