Texas Mom Of 2 Robs Gas Station Wearing Giant Dog's Head & Wings

Police say Colleen Dickens robbed a Stripes store of cigarettes and $10 in cash on Thursday morning while wearing an oversized dog's head.

November 06, 2018

Dog's head costume allegedly worn by Colleen Dickens [Harris County Constable, Precinct 7]

Dog's head costume allegedly worn by Colleen Dickens [Harris County Constable, Precinct 7]

By: Catherine Townsend

HOUSTON, TX — A Texas mother of two wearing an oversized costume dog’s head and a pair of wings robbed a Houston convenience store before leading cops on a car chase that ended with her arrest, according to police.

Police say Colleen Dickens, 30, robbed a Stripes store of cigarettes and $10 in cash on Thursday morning.

She then left the scene in a vehicle, but was stopped by officers following a car chase, The Smoking Gun reported.

Colleen Dickens [Harris County Constable, Precinct 7]

Colleen Dickens [Harris County Constable, Precinct 7]

Dickens exited the vehicle still wearing a large dog’s head, according to investigators.

According to criminal complaints obtained by The Smoking Gun, Dickens has been charged with robbery and using a motor vehicle to evade arrest and detention. She is being held in the Harris County jail on $12,500 bail.

Dickens’ mug shot was taken with a towel over her mouth due to the fact that she kept trying to spit on corrections officers.

Read more: The Smoking Gun

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