Houston police catch armed robbers and looters amid flood emergency

HOUSTON, Texas -- Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo said he is not going to tolerate criminals taking advantage of people in the community during devastating flooding.

He said his officers arrested a crew of people with guns robbing members of the community Monday night. Police located the suspects after a pursuit and took them into custody.

"This is the state of Texas. We are a welcoming city, but we are not going to tolerate people victimizing others," Acevedo said.

He said he will push for the fullest prosecution possible for any crimes committed during such a sensitive time.

Acevedo said officers also caught three looters at a Game Stop Monday night.

And according to a tweet from The Venture, looters shot at a flooded Apple Store in Houston overnight.

"Don't come to Houston because you're going to be caught," Acevedo said. "That's despicable behavior."