Police Ask For Public's Help Finding East Austin Robbery Suspect

EAST AUSTIN, TX — Police on Friday said they seek the public's help in locating a robbery suspect from earlier this month.

The case stems from an incident on Feb. 6 when officers responded to a robbery call in the 1000 block of Clayton Lane. Police said stolen credit cards obtained in the robbery were later used at a Walmart store located at 12900 North Interstate 35 service road southbound.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic female standing at about 5 feet, two inches to five feet, five inches in height. She was last seen wearing a black dress, black boots and a camo zip-up hoodie. She is described as heavyset. Police say she fled the scene in what appeared to be a Ford Escape or Mazda Tribute circa 2000-2006.

Police provided a photo of the vehicle taken by a surveillance camera:

Police also released surveillance camera images of the suspect.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Austin Police Department Robbery Tip Line at (512) 974-5092 or Crime Stoppers at (512) 472-TIPS. Those with information also can submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.

>>> Image courtesy Austin Police Department