Crime & Safety
Austin Police Seek Suspect Accused Of Roughing Up Elderly Victim During Robbery
Police didn't say where the incident occurred two weeks ago, but released still images from surveillance cameras in hopes someone has info.
AUSTIN, TX — Police seek the public's help in identifying a suspect accused of robbing an elderly victim two weeks ago in a store parking lot.
The incident occurred on June 12, police said in a news advisory. Police didn't disclose the location of the incident during which the victim sustained minor injuries.
But they did release still images from a surveillance camera. The suspect is described as a white male in his late teens to early 20s weighing about 140 pounds. He had no facial hair at the time of the offense, police said.
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Anyone with information that could help police locate the suspect is urged to call robbery detectives at (512) 974-5270, the robbery tip line at (512) 974-5092, Crime Stoppers at (512) 472-TIPS or by using the new Crime Stoppers App. Those with information also can submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.
>>> Photos of suspect courtesy Austin Police Department
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