Police Seek Suspect In South Austin Bank Robbery

AUSTIN, TX — Police seek help from the public in locating a suspect in a South Austin bank robbery this week.

The incident occurred around 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct., 15, at the Wells Fargo Bank branch, 1825 S. Pleasant Valley Rd. The suspect entered the bank before presenting a note demanding money and then leaving on foot, according to a police press advisory. There were no injuries reported.

The suspect is a white male standing at five feet, six inches, and weighing about 180 pounds. He is of medium build, and is believed to be in his mid-40s, police said. The suspect was last seen wearing a surgical mask, dark-colored baseball cap, dark-colored jacket, tan pants and black Nike canvas shoes.

Police released a surveillance camera still image of the suspect in Wells Fargo Bank branch robbery.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the APD Robbery tip line at (512) 974-5092, Crime Stoppers at 512-472-TIPS or use the new Crime Stoppers App. Information also can be submitted by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.