APD Seeks Public's Assistance with Identifying Metal Theft Suspects

Case: 26-9013500

Date: May 20, 2026

Time: 10:45 p.m.

Location: 1125 Shady Lane

Austin Police (APD) Commercial Burglary and Metal Theft detectives are seeking the public's assistance with identifying two suspects wanted for stealing metal from a construction jobsite on May 20, 2026. Around 10:45 p.m., two male suspects can be seen trespassing on camera onto the construction jobsite. While on the property, they can be seen using a crowbar to break and enter into locked apartment units that were under construction. 

The following day when the jobsite was open, workers found the units had been broken into and two unit breakers were stolen from hot, live permanent power electrical panels. A total of 26 breakers (13 breakers per unit) were stolen with a total estimated cost of $10,000.00. 

The suspects shown in the photo below are described as:

Suspect #1:

• White or Hispanic male
• 20s
• Wearing dark shorts, black gloves, flip flops, zip up light-colored hoodie, balaclava, and holding a dark bag or fabric object

Suspect #2:

• White or Hispanic male
• 20s
• Brown hair
• Wearing white hoodie sweatshirt with an image on the front, dark rimmed glasses, white face cover up to his nose, black shoes and light-colored cargo or tactical pants

Anyone with information is asked to contact the APD Commercial Burglary and Metal Theft Unit at (512) 974-6941 or APDCommercialBurglary@austintexas.gov.