Two Suspects Arrested After Armed Robbery, Multi-County Chase in New Caney and Liberty County

NEW CANEY, TX -- On January 10, 2025, at 11:17 a.m. Deputies from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to an Armed Robbery call at a convenience store in the 26600 block of FM 1485 in New Caney. While units were enroute to the scene, Montgomery County Dispatchers made them aware of a robbery that had also occurred in Liberty County on FM 1010 near Colony Ridge. Deputies were given a detailed description of the suspects and their vehicle. An MCSO Deputy spotted a vehicle matching that description and attempted a traffic stop. The suspects failed to stop and a short pursuit ensued. The fleeing vehicle crashed on Manion Drive and the suspects fled on foot into a wooded area.

Liberty County Deputies were familiar with these suspects and have been investigating several vehicles linked to previous robberies. A car associated with previous robberies was spotted near the area. Liberty County units stopped this vehicle in Cleveland and located two males whose clothing matched the description of the suspects involved in the FM 1485 robbery. Evidence gathered on scene and witness statements subsequently linked both suspects to the robbery. 20-year-old Octavio Avalo Flores and 23-year-old Osmar Tenorio Flores were placed into custody for Aggravated Robbery and transported to the Montgomery County Jail.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Detectives and Crime Scene Investigators responded to the scene and continue their investigation at this time. Both suspects’ citizenship is being investigated and should they be found to be in the country illegally, an ICE hold will also accompany their charges.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office extends its sincere gratitude to the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office for their exceptional cooperation during this investigation. The seamless collaboration and high level of professionalism displayed by their team was instrumental in the swift apprehension of these dangerous suspects. This successful outcome underscores our shared commitment to public safety, together, we are better.