The search started after the suspect entered a home in the 3900 block of Ecuador at 8:55 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7.

Police say the suspect held the elderly residents in their home for more than an hour. During that time he pistol whipped them and stole cash and jewelry.

Neighbors reported seeing the suspect in the area before the assault walking southbound in front of the apartments at 3520 Burke.

The suspect is a 23-to-27-year-old man with a dark complexion. He is between 6′ and 6’4″ and weighs 170 to 200 pounds.

Police say he was wearing an orange and yellow safety vest, black pants and a dark shirt.

Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers at (713) 222-8477.