Police Seek Public's Help In Locating North Austin Store Robbery Suspect

NORTH AUSTIN, TX — Police on Tuesday sent out a plea for assistance from the public in helping to identify a suspect wanted in connection to a robbery at a Best Buy in November.

The incident occurred at 1201 Barbara Jordan Blvd. on Nov. 27 at around 7:20 p.m. The suspect was caught shoplifting and threatened employees who tried stopping him from leaving the store, police said in a news release.

The suspect is described as a black male between the ages of 30 to 40 of medium build and standing at about 5' 10" in height. He has a shaved head and sports a beard. The suspect was last seen wearing a white, button-down shirt, khaki pants, gray tennis shoes with black edging and a large Army green parka with orange lining and a fur trim hood.

Police released still images from a surveillance camera in the hopes someone might recognize him and alert police as to his whereabouts.

Those with information are urged to call police at (512) 974-5092 or Crime Stoppers at 512-472-TIPS. Tips also can be sent by texting "Tip 103" + your message to CRIMES. Those with information also can submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.

>>> Photos courtesy of Austin Police Department