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APD on lookout for suspect responsible for East Austin robberies

Published  October 18, 2017 1:31pm CDT
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FOX 7 Austin

The Austin Police Department is asking the public for help in identifying the suspect believed responsible for several robberies of East Austin convenience stores between September 25 - October 16, 2017.

The robberies happened at the following times, places and dates:

  • Monday, Sept. 25, 2017 – 5:57 p.m. – Fighting Orange, 3807 N I-35 NB Svrd
  • Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017 – 1:26 p.m. – Fighting Orange, 3807 N I-35 NB Svrd
  • Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017 – 6:15 p.m., MLK Food Store, 2915 E. MLK
  • Friday, Oct. 13, 2017 – 11:31 a.m., Monarch Food Store, 1402 E. 38th ½ St.
  • Friday, Oct. 13, 2017 – 4:15 p.m., East 1st Grocery Store, 1811 E. Cesar Chavez
  • Monday, Oct. 16, 2017 – 7:38 p.m., East 1st Grocery Store, 1811 E. Cesar Chavez
  • Monday, Oct. 16, 2017 – 8:23 p.m., Fighting Orange, 3807 N I-35 NB Svrd

VIDEO OF THE SUSPECT

The suspect displayed a handgun in five of the seven robberies. The suspect is described as follows:

  • Black male
  • Approx. 35-45 years of age
  • Approx. 6’3”-6’5”
  • Approx. 300-325 lbs.
  • Shaved head
  • Tattoo above left elbow

If you have information, please contact the APD Robbery Tip Line at (512) 974-5092, Crime Stoppers at 512-472-TIPS or use the new Crime Stoppers App.