APD looking for three women accused of robbing Austin-area Sephora stores

The Austin Police Department is asking the public for help in identifying and locating three women accused of robbing Austin-area Sephora stores.

The three women are part of a larger group, police say, that's been stealing merchandise since April 2018. Police released a video concerning the robbery suspects. You can watch below or here.

Police say that on August 21, 2018 a Sephora staff member was threatened by one of the women who claimed to have a knife.

The three women are described as follows. 

Suspect #1

  • Black female
  • Mid to late 20s
  • Heavyset
  • Long black hair

Suspect #2

  • Black female
  • Mid to late 20s
  • Heavyset
  • Hair in a bun

Suspect #3

  • Black female
  • Mid 20s
  • Thin build
  • Highlights in hair

Anyone with information is asked to call the APD Robbery Unit at 512-974-5270 or call Crime Stoppers at 512-472-TIPS or text "Tip 103" + your message to CRIMES or use the new Crime Stoppers App. You can also submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.