Austin police looking for suspect in armed robbery in South Austin
Austin police looking for suspect in armed robbery in South Austin
Viewer discretion advised. Some viewers may find the language disturbing. Surveillance video shows a man robbing the Murphy gas station, located at 710 E Ben White Blvd, on Sunday, Dec. 11. Video Courtesy: APD
AUSTIN, Texas - Austin police are looking for a man who robbed a gas station at gunpoint in South Austin.
Investigators say the suspect walked into the Murphy gas station, located at 710 E Ben White Blvd, on Sunday, Dec. 11 around 1:20 p.m.
He threatened the employees with a handgun and stole money from the store, and it was all caught on surveillance cameras.
The suspect is described as a heavy-set, white or Hispanic man between 40 and 50 years old. He's 5'7" tall with light-colored skin and short black hair.
The suspect was last seen wearing a dark black hooded sweatshirt with a red stripe on the sleeves, black sunglasses, a gray shirt, black shorts, and a blue mask. His shoes were white and black.
The suspect vehicle was a Silver Volkswagen Jetta with dark tinted windows.
Suspect vehicle is described as a Silver Volkswagen Jetta with dark tinted windows. (Austin Police Department)
Anyone with information about this incident should call the APD Robbery tip line at (512) 974-5092. You may submit your tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or by calling 512-472-8477. A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for any information that leads to an arrest.