Austin PD Seeks Suspect In Walgreens Robberies

AUSTIN, TX — The Austin Police Department is seeking assistance from the public in locating a suspect wanted in connection to a series of robberies this month targeting several Walgreens locations, officials said Thursday.

The first robbery occurred on April 1 at 7:14 p.m. at the Walgreens located on 3407 W. Wells Parkway, police said in a news release. The second robbery occurred at the Walgreens at 5345 Interstate 35 on April 8 followed by the most recent robbery at the Walgreens at 12550 Metric Boulevard this past Tuesday on April 28.

Police said the suspect uses a similar routine each time: He enters the store, possibly with a weapon in his pocket, and demands money from the cashier. The suspect then flees on foot, police added. To date, no injuries have resulted. Police released images from a surveillance camera showing the suspect who is described as:

• White male.
• Early to mid-20s.
• Thin build.
• Light brown hair and eyes.
• Light brown stubble/possible facial hair.
• Last seen wearing white surgical mask, grey hoodie, off-white or grey pants, black and white tennis shoes (possibly Vans).

Austin Police Department.

Austin Police Department.

Police also released a video of the incidents on the Austin Police Department YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/oDMNw4Y01ts:

Detectives urge anyone with information about these incidents to call the APD robbery tip line at (512) 974-5092 or to reach out to Crime Stoppers at (512) 974-TIPS or use the new Crime Stoppers App Those submitting tips have the option of remaining anonymous, police assured. Tips also can be submitted by downloading the Austin Police Department's mobile app, Austin PD, free on iPhone and Android.