Search for suspects involved in aggravated robbery at Dinero Express
AUSTIN, Texas - The Austin Police Department is offering a $1,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of the suspects involved in an aggravated robbery at the Dinero Express.
The suspects are wanted for a robbery that happened in November 2020.
According to police, two suspects entered the Dinero Express, located at 1800 Scofield Ridge Parkway in Northwest Austin, just before 4 p.m. on Friday, November 27. Once inside, the men approached the check-cashing window and each produced a handgun while demanding money.
There were several store employees inside at the time of the robbery.
The suspects fled the parking lot in a black Hyundai Accent with an undisclosed amount of cash, according to police. One of the employees pursued the getaway vehicle onto a nearby dead-end road, at which time someone inside the Hyundai shot at him.
The vehicle then drove away. There were no injuries reported.
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The suspects fled the parking lot in a black Hyundai Accent (also pictured) with an undisclosed amount of cash. (Austin Police Department / FOX 7 Austin)
The first suspect is described as:
- Hispanic male
- Estimated to be in his mid-20s
- Slim build
- Approximately 5'4"
- Spoke English and Spanish during the robbery
- Last seen wearing a dark-color "Champion" baseball cap, a white, red, and black Nike hoodie, black pants and shoes, and a blue surgical mask
- Carried a black semi-automatic handgun
The second suspect is described as:
- Hispanic male
- Estimated to be in his mid-20s
- Slim build
- Approximately 5'9"
- Spoke English and Spanish during the robbery
- Last seen wearing a tan baseball cap with a "C" on the front, a grey Nike hoodie black pants, white sneakers, and a blue surgical mask
- Carried a black semi-automatic handgun
Detectives are asking anyone with information about this case to call the APD Robbery tip line at (512) 974-5092, Crime Stoppers at 512-472-TIPS, submit a tip on the Crime Stoppers website or use the Crime Stoppers app. All information is anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.
You can also submit tips anonymously through APD's mobile app, Austin PD, which can be downloaded for free on iPhone and Android.