June 9, 2025
APD Detectives Seeking the Public's Assistance in Identifying a Robbery Suspect
Case: 25-1291330
Date: May 9, 2025
Time: 8:45 p.m.
Location: 3132 E. State Hwy 71
The Austin Police Department (APD) Robbery Unit is requesting public assistance with identifying a male suspect involved in an aggravated robbery that occurred at 3132 E. State Hwy 71 on Friday, May 9th at 8:45 p.m.
The suspect, whose description and photo are provided below, approached the victim and stole the truck (also shown below) while armed with a handgun. It is believed that the suspect is active in the car club community, and took the stolen dually truck to multiple meetups. At one of these meetups, which occurred near the 4800 block of Distribution Drive on May 12, 2025, the suspect crashed the truck and subsequently left it abandoned in the area.
Suspect is described as:
- · Hispanic Male
- · 20-30 years of age
- · Approximately 5' 6” tall
- · Medium build
The suspect was last seen wearing:
- ·Maroon and gray hooded sweatshirt
- · Dark pants
- · Suspected to be armed with a pistol
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. A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for any information that leads to an arrest.