Police searching for 2 men suspected of armed robbery in North Austin

AUSTIN, Texas - The Austin Police Department (APD) is asking for the community's help identifying two aggravated robbery suspects.

Police said on Oct. 18, 2022, around 5:45 a.m., officers received a report of an assault in the 1700 block of Rutland Drive in North Austin.

Two suspects approached a man who was waiting for his coworker in a parking lot. The suspects were armed with a gun and demanded the victim's wallet. Police said they attacked the victim by hitting him in the head before taking his belongings.

The first suspect was described as a Black man in his mid 20s to early 30s, about 5'10 with a thin build. He was last seen wearing a light colored hoodie, red undershirt, black shorts, white socks, and red shoes.

The second suspect was described as a Black man in his mid 20 to early 30s, about 5'10. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black pants, black socks, and black sandals.

Police said the suspects were driving a Honda Civic between 2016-2021.

Anyone with any information should contact the Austin Police Department at 512-974-TIPS.  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.