City of Austin
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASERelease Date: Feb. 23, 2026
Contact: APD Public Information Office 512-974-5017
Case: 26-9004938
Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Time: 1:12 p.m.
Location: 513 W. Odell Street
The Austin Police (APD) Criminal Investigation Division is requesting the public’s help with identifying a suspect in connection to a Criminal Mischief incident that occurred on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at approximately 1:12 p.m.
The suspect entered a construction site by squeezing through the gate, entered a house under that was under construction, and caused over $4,000. in damages to the home’s electrical wires by cutting and ripping out multiple lines.
The suspect is described as:
- Hispanic male
- 5’6” tall
- 200 lbs.
- Black hair and trimmed beard
- He was last seen wearing a black shirt, black pants, and gray/black Vans sneakers.
Anyone with any information may submit a tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or by calling 512-472-8477. A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for any information that leads to an arrest.