Austin Police Seek Aggravated Robbery Suspect

AUSTIN, TX — Police are seeking help from the public in identifying a suspect wanted for a recent aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon in West Austin.

The incident occurred along the 11900 block of Cherisse Drive just before 7:40 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 30, police said in a press advisory. After displaying a weapon, police said, one of the suspect stole the crime victim's car and fled. The car was recovered a short time later, according to police.

The suspect is described as:

• Black male.
• 5’10” – 6” tall.
• 170-200 pounds.
• Mid 20s.
• Wearing bright blue jogging pants and a dark wind jacket that has white and red stripes on the arms.
• Possibly driving newer model large white sedan with a sunroof.
• Last seen with another Black male suspect, approximately 20 years old, thin, wearing a red shirt and acid washed jeans.

Police released the above surveillance camera images showing the suspects and the vehicle in which they fled.

Robbery detectives are asking anyone with information or that may have video from home surveillance cameras to please contact us. You may call the APD Robbery Hotline at 512-974-5092. People may also contact Crime Stoppers at 512-472-TIPS or use the new Crime Stoppers App. You can also submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.