The FBI is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading tothe identification and arrest of a man, who is thought to have stolen intellectual property from a Fortune 500 company in Houston’s energy corridor.
The agency has released a video, which shows a man jumping in and out of an elevator several times in a row.
He is wearing a dark hat, slacks, white dress shirt and tie. After spending several hours in the building, he is seen leaving carrying a backpack and side bag, both of which are thought to belong to employees.
The theft is thought to have taken place over a string of dates, including June 25, 2015 and December 30, 2015.
In one clip, he uses a box to prop open a door before checking for another unlocked door.
The suspect is described as a white male, about 35 to 45 years old, 5’9″ to 5’10” tall with a medium build, and dark hair.
“While the motives in this case are still under investigation, the FBI estimates billions of United States dollars are lost to foreign competitors each year due to targeted thefts and espionage,” a FBI statement read.
“Foreign competitors often deliberately target economic intelligence in advanced technologies and flourishing US industries.”
If you have information about this individual and these thefts, please call the Crime Stoppers tip line at 713-222-TIPS (8477).