APD Detectives Seek Community’s Assistance with Robbery Investigation

Case: 26-0781300

Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026

Time: 9:47 p.m.

Location: 4707 Heflin Lane

The Austin Police (APD) Robbery Unit is asking for the community's help in identifying the suspect involved in a robbery that occurred on a Cap Metro bus parked at 4707 Heflin Lane on Thursday, March 19, 2026.

The suspect described below aggressively ripped the cell phone out of the victim’s hands, resulting in significant injuries.
 
The suspect is described as:

• Black male  
• Thin build

Last seen wearing: A red shirt, black shorts, black shoes, a black head covering, a gold chain necklace, and carrying a black backpack.  

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the APD Robbery Unit tip line at (512) 974-5092. You may submit your tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477