He thought he was a smooth criminal. 

A robbery suspect was caught on surveillance video trying to target a Subway shop in Houston earlier this year. The Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division released the footage on Wednesday of the June 11 heist. 

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A suspected robbery dressed similar to Michael Jackson who targeted a Subway in Houston earlier this year is being sought, police said Wednesday.  (Houston Police Department )

Authorities said he was wearing a black and red hat, white gloves, black shirt and black pants, all similar clothing to what the deceased “King of Pop” wore. 

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The suspect entered the sandwich shop at around 9 p.m. He is seen jumping over the counter and threatening to harm an employee, police said. 

Michael Jackson walks with his then-wife, Lisa Marie Presley.  (AFP via Getty Images)

He removed an undisclosed amount of cash from the cash drawer and fled on a bicycle, police said. 

Authorities described the suspect as a Black male between 25 to 40 years of age. The Subway employee was not harmed.