Police Seek Help Finding South Austin Robbery Suspect

SOUTH AUSTIN, TEXAS — Police are asking for the public's help in identifying and locating a suspect in a convenience store robbery earlier this week in South Austin.

The incident at 2300 E. Ben White Blvd. dates to Sept. 23 at around 8:40 p.m. Police said the suspect wanted for aggravated robbery displayed a handgun while demanding cash before leaving the scene in a dark gray or black SUV. No injuries were reported.

The suspect is described as a black man in his early 30s of short stature and thin build. He was last seen a wearing a blue hoodie and matching baseball hat with black pants. Police released a surveillance camera image in the hopes someone might recognize the suspect and alert them as to his whereabouts.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Austin Police Department's Robbery tip line at (512) 974-5092, Crime Stoppers at 512-472-TIPS or use 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.

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