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Austin police seeking public's help in East Austin robbery case

By Elizabeth Evans
Published  February 18, 2020 7:31pm CST
East Austin
FOX 7 Austin

AUSTIN, Texas - The Austin Police Department is asking for the public's help in the robbery of an East Austin business.

APD says three suspects entered Oscar's Backyard in the 6200 block of FM 969 near US 183 on Feb. 16 where they discharged firearms before demanding and taking money from bar patrons.

Two patrons were shot and both were treated at a local hospital and later released.

APD released descriptions of the suspects and sketches of two of them.

Sketch of Suspect #1 (Austin Police Department)

Suspect 1 is described as:

  • Black male with light to medium complexion
  • Approximately 6'2", 250 lbs
  • Estimated to be in his mid-30s
  • Bald or wearing a black head covering
  • Clean-shaven
  • Last seen wearing a black windbreaker with hood and white emblem on chest, dark pants and dark-colored gloves with red and white emblem

Sketch of Suspect #2 (Austin Police Department)

Suspect 2 is described as:

  • Black male with dark complexion
  • Approximately 5’7”, heavyset build
  • Estimated to be in his mid-30s
  • Clean-shaven
  • Last seen wearing a black hoodie with hood pulled up and dark pants

Suspect 3 is described as: 

  • Black male with dark complexion
  • Approximately 5’11”, medium build
  • Estimated to be in his mid-30s
  • Clean-shaven
  • Last seen wearing charcoal grey hoodie with hood pulled up and black pants

APD is asking anyone who was present and hasn't yet given a statement, anyone with cell phone video footage of the incident or anyone with information about this incident to call the APD Robbery tip line at 512-974-5092. Tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 512-472-TIPS or the Crime Stoppers App or through the Austin PD app.