Stolen truck involved in crash that left person injured
Austin police search for auto theft suspect
The Austin Police Department is asking the public for help identifying a woman in connection with an auto theft and crash that left a person injured.
AUSTIN, Texas - The Austin Police Department is asking the public for help identifying a woman in connection to the theft of a truck that was involved in a crash.
The backstory:
APD says it all began on Oct. 6 at around 9:40 p.m. when a white 2011 Ford F-250 truck was stolen from a mechanic shop in the 7200 block of US Highway 290 westbound service road.
The following morning, on Oct. 7, at around 7:40 a.m., APD says the stolen truck was involved in a crash with a separate vehicle in the 7900 block of Research Boulevard northbound.
APD says the driver of the truck left the scene without providing any information and fled on a yellow bicycle taken from the truck's bed.
The victim in the other vehicle suffered minor injuries in the crash.
Dig deeper:
Detectives believe the woman seen in surveillance video stealing the truck is the sam person who fled the crash.
The suspect is described as:
- Black or Hispanic female
- Approximately 45–50 years old
- Heavyset
- Crooked teeth
- Last seen wearing a blue T-shirt, jeans, and gray-and-white shoes
What you can do:
Anyone with information about this case or who recognizes the woman's appearance, walk or mannerisms, is asked to contact Austin Police.
Tips may also be submitted anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program at austincrimestoppers.org or by calling 512-472-8477.
A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for information leading to an arrest.
The Source: Information from Austin Police Department news release.