Cases:
23-0820154  4:55 a.m.  – Intersection of E 11th Street and Waller Street
23-0820197  5:01 a.m.  – 800 block of Chalmers Avenue
23-0820271  6:00 a.m.  – 1300 block of Crossing Palace
23-0820345  6:30 a.m.  – 1200 block of Pleasant Valley Road
23-0820383  8:10 a.m.  – 1500 block of New York Avenue
 
Date:  Wednesday, March 23, 2023

The Austin Police Department (APD) Robbery Unit is investigating an Aggravated Robbery Series involving at least two juveniles that occurred on Wednesday, March 23, 2023.

The first happened at approximately 4:55 a.m., at E 11th Street and Waller Street. Two victims were walking when one of the juveniles pointed a gun at them and demanded their belongings. Before leaving the scene, the suspect took a purse and a workbag with tools.

The four other armed robberies occurred similarly. In two cases, the juveniles stole the victim's vehicle.

Investigators were able to identify two juvenile suspects based on the location of the crimes, suspect descriptions, and the manner in which the crimes were committed.

After surveillance, officers determined the two juveniles were the suspects involved in four robberies. Both were arrested. The two juveniles are also suspects in several auto thefts.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with any information should contact APD's Robbery unit 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.