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Case: 20-2011186
Dates: Sunday, July 19, 2020
Times: 8:26 p.m.
Locations: 701 W. Longspur Drive
The Austin Police Department (APD) Robbery Unit is working an aggravated robbery that occurred on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at 701 W. Longspur Drive. The victim was walking home inside the apartment complex when a Black male suspect approached him from behind. The suspect attempted to take the victim’s wallet and a struggle ensued. The suspect presented a handgun and fired one shot. The suspect began to rummage through the victim’s pockets. The suspect stole the victim’s wallet and fled the scene in a silver Chevrolet 4-door vehicle.
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Suspect #1 (pictured below): Black male. Approximately 5’7”. Thin build, approximately 170 lbs. 25- 28 years old. Wearing a black t shirt and mustard colored shorts.
Suspect Vehicle: Silver Chevy 4 door vehicle with damage to the front driver side door. Possibly a Chevy Impala or Chevy Malibu.
Suspect Suspect Vehicle
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the APD 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.