Police looking for suspect who robbed, assaulted victim in downtown Austin
Have you seen him? Austin police are looking for the suspect who robbed and assaulted a victim in downtown.
AUSTIN, Texas - Police are searching for a robbery suspect who assaulted a victim downtown, the Austin Police Department (APD) said.
Austin police said on Nov. 14 2024, between 9-9:15 a.m., officers responded to a robbery by assault at the Bread Basket Convenience store, at 2228 E Cesar Chavez Street.
The victim told police the suspect entered the store and stole multiple vapes from a display facing the cash register. When the victim tried to stop the suspect, he was assaulted.
The suspect stole the vapes and left the store. Police said he was headed toward 2nd St. and Pedernales St.
APD described the suspect as a black man, around 18–21 years old, about 5'9, with a thin build, and short curly hair.
Anyone with any information should contact APD's Robbery unit at 512-974-5092. You may submit your tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477. A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for any information that leads to an arrest.
The Source: Information from the Austin Police Department