Police Seek Suspect In South Austin Bank Robbery

SOUTH AUSTIN, TX — Police continue to search for a suspect accused of holding up a bank branch in South Austin on Wednesday.

The incident occurred at the American Bank of Commerce branch at 2201 W. Ben White Blvd. just before noon. The suspect displayed a weapon while demanding money before fleeing with an undisclosed amount of cash. Police believe the suspect may have discharged a round from a firearm as he fled, although there were no injuries reported.

The suspect fled in a four-door red Dodge regular cab pickup truck. He is described as five feet, eight inches tall weighing about 160 pounds. He was last seen wearing black sunglasses, a long-sleeve khaki shirt, blue jeans and a burnt orange with white Longhorn garment over his head.

Police released still images from a bank surveillance camera in the hopes that someone might recognize the suspect and alert police as to his whereabouts. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Robbery tip line at (512) 974-5092, Crime Stoppers at 512-472-TIPS or use the new Crime Stoppers App. You can also submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android. You may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000 if your tip leads to an arrest or charges being filed.

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