Bastrop County Sheriff's Office looking for robbery suspect
BASTROP, Texas (FOX 7 Austin) - The Bastrop County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man who was caught on camera robbing a convenience store.
The incident happened just before 7:30 p.m. on August 11 at the Bastrop Travel Center Shell Station at 1350 W SH 71.
Authorities say the suspect entered the store and walked around until all customers had left. He then pulled out a semi-automatic type handgun with a black frame and silver side and pointed it at the clerk and robbed the store.
The suspect arrived in a Silver Hyundai Santa Fe but authorities say the plate displayed lists a different vehicle.
The tag is a Texas license plate GFF-1095 and when authorities ran the plate it returned a White Honda Odyssey out of Conroe, Texas.
Officials say the vehicle was also seen with these plates on just after 9 p.m. on August 2 at the 7-11 store located at the corner of W. MLK Blvd. and Guadalupe St. in Austin.
The suspect is described as follows:
- Hispanic male
- Thin build
- Clean shaven with a fade haircut
- No visible scars/marks/tattoos
- Late teens to early 20s
- Last seen wearing white shoes, red shorts and a white t-shirt
If you recognize or come in contact with this subject or vehicle, contact Investigator Robert Carvin #1384 at 512-549-5063 or e-mail robert.carvin@co.bastrop.tx.us (Reference Case No. 19-S-04352).