Crime & Safety
North Austin Bank Branch Robbed
Wells Fargo located along 11200 block of Interstate 35 near Braker Lane was held up at around 4:30 p.m., and suspect eluded capture.
NORTH AUSTIN, TX — A North Austin bank branch was robbed Wednesday afternoon, police said.
The Wells Fargo branch along the 11200 block of Interstate 35 near Braker Lane was held up at around 4:30 p.m., police said during a press briefing.
Police said the suspect presented a note to a teller in demanding cash, although he didn't display a weapon. After securing the money, the suspect fled on foot. No injuries were reported.
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The incident marked the 16th bank robbery in Austin so far this year, according to police.
Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers at (512) 472-8477 or download the Crime Stoppers tip app “P3 tips.” Tipsters with information leading to an arrest are eligible for a $1,000 tip, and the person aiding police retain their anonymity.
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Watch the press briefing on the matter below:
Sgt. Hipolito provides media briefing regarding Bank Robbery #16 that occurred near the Wells Fargo on I-35 and Braker Ln. #atx #austinpd https://t.co/rAyx1RbTqa
— Austin Police Dept (@Austin_Police) December 7, 2017
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