Austin Police Seek Help From Public In Finding Prolific Aggravated Robbery Suspect

AUSTIN, TX — Police have renewed efforts to locate a suspect wanted in a series of aggravated robberies taking place throughout Austin in March, releasing a video along with surveillance photos of the man sought.

Police released the images in the hopes members of the public might recognize him and alert them as to his whereabouts.

In the video, the suspect is seen entering a store while wielding a handgun and demanding money. At each heist, the man wears a bandanna to hide his face, prompting police to urge viewers to study his wardrobe and distinctive watch to see if they recognize the suspect.

He's wanted in a series of aggravated robberies throughout the month of March, and appears to be targeting businesses that stay open late at night:

The suspect(s) is described as a black male standing between five feet, 11 inches to six foot. During the heists, he wore two different styles of letterman jackets.

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In each case, the suspect was armed with a black, semi-automatic handgun with an extended magazine, police noted.

APD’s Robbery Unit is seeking the public’s assistance in locating and identifying the suspect in this case. If you have information, please contact the APD Robbery Tip Line at (512) 974-5092 or 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.

>>> Images courtesy of Austin Police Department