Sugar Land Resident Robbed At Gunpoint In Her Garage

A resident of the Eldridge Lake subdivision was robbed at gunpoint in her garage after she got out of her car around 10 p.m. Jan. 22.

The woman told police she noticed the suspects’ car following her from southwest Houston to her home in the 13100 block of Brookside Drive. When she got out of her car, three black men came up to her, displaying a weapon and took her purse and her cell phone.

They left in a newer model, red Chevrolet Cavalier. The woman was not hurt. The men were between 5 feet 11 to 6 feet tall and wore black clothing and black ski masks covering their faces.

Police offer these tips for residents who think they are being followed:

• Frequently check your rearview mirror to see if you are being followed.  If you are being followed, do not drive home.  Instead drive to the nearest police station, fire station or other place of safety.
• If you believe you are being followed but are unsure, make three consecutive left hand or right hand turns.  If you are still being followed, do not drive home.  
• Remember it is important to know where you are so police officers can respond if needed.  Know your direction of travel.
• If you have a cellular phone, call 9-1-1. Try to get a good description of the vehicle that is following you including the vehicle’s make, color and license plate number if possible.
• Don’t take any action that would jeopardize your own safety.