APD is searching for a man accused of vandalizing the Austin Central Library cafe

The Austin Police Department Graffiti Unit is asking for the public’s help in finding a suspect who was pictured vandalizing the newly opened Austin Central Library’s café. 

According to police the suspect spray painted the windows and caused more than $1,000 in damages to the library. 

It happened on Oct. 28., around 10 p.m. police said.  

Police said the suspect arrived at the library and was wrapped in a white bed comforter. 

Police describe the suspect as being a white man, weighing around 175 pounds, having short brown hair and being in his mid-20’s. 

According to police the suspect was wearing a black long sleeve shirt, with tan khaki shorts and black sneakers.  He was also carrying a red pink backpack. 

Anyone with information related to the identity of this person is encouraged to contact Detective Monroe by phone at (512) 974-5791.