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January 20, 2026

APD Detectives Search for a Suspect in Connection to a Theft

City of Austin

For Immediate Release

Release Date:

January 20, 2026

Contact:

APD Public Information Office
5129745017

Case:  26-9001133
 
Date:  Thursday, January 8, 2026
 
Time:  7:06 p.m.
 
Location:  1801 E 51st Street (Twin Liquors Mueller)
 
The Austin Police (APD) is requesting the public’s assistance with identifying a male who entered Twin Liquors, placed several liquor bottles in a cart, and left the store without paying for the merchandise. 
 
The suspect is described as:

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  • Hispanic male
  • 220 lbs.
  • 5’07" tall
  • 40s
  • Black hair and a connected mustache and goatee
  • Possible tattoo on the chest tattoo that says “LINDA”, or a similar name.
  • He was last seen wearing a black tank top, with camouflage shorts, sandals, and a tan hooded sweatshirt.

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.