City of Austin
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASERelease Date: Feb. 20, 2026
Contact: APD Public Information Office 512-974-5017
Case: 26-0411422
Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Time: 10:14 p.m.
Location: 6500 block of S IH 35 SVRD SB
On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at approximately 10:14 p.m., Austin Police (APD) patrol officers observed a parked 2010 – 2015 white Buick that did not match its installed license plates. Officers made contact with the driver, but the driver ignored commands, turned the vehicle’s ignition on, and left the scene.
He was last seen driving north on the IH 35 service road.
The suspect is described as:
- White male
- 35 to 45 years of age
- Gray goatee
- Short hair
- Tattoo on the inside of his right forearm
The suspect vehicle is described as:
- Buick
- White in color
- 2010 - 2015
Anyone with any information may submit a tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477. A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for any information that leads to an arrest.