Armed BBQ Joint Owner Chased Grill Bandits

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - It was a dramatic series of events that played out like a scene straight from a movie.

Trent Brooks, owner of Brooks’ Place BBQ and a firm believer in second amendment rights, put his own life at risk in a daring attempt to nab two bold thieves.

Brooks said he saw the crooks loading a stolen grill into the back of a pickup truck outside the Ace Hardware Store at 18020 FM 529 in Cypress.

He attempted to block the suspects in using his vehicle and even held one of the men at gunpoint.

According to Brooks, one of the suspects said he would return the grill.

However, moments later, the two suspects sped off down Barker Cypress. Brooks chased after them.

“We were doing 115 miles per hour,” explained Trent Brooks. “I’m tired of people getting away with this stuff. I can’t stand a thief.”

Brooks remained on the phone with 911 during the high speed chase.

The grill and two others, believed to be stolen from a nearby Kroger, tumbled out of the pickup during the pursuit.

It lasted for about 15 miles and ended around noon time when the truck came to a stop near Ranch Stone Drive and West Road.

The driver bailed out of the truck and dashed away on foot. Brooks ran toward the passenger side and pulled out his gun once again.

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