APD's Robbery Unit Issues Public Safety Alert | AustinTexas.gov

2022-10-08 02:47:23 By : Ms. Sunny Wei

Cases:                      22-2620191                                   22-2620202                                   22-2620206                                   22-2620643                                   22-5026734                                   22-2730028                                   22-2750272                                   22-2760186                                   22-2761390

Date/Time:                September 19, 2022- October 4, 2022

Location:                  Northgate, 300-1800 W Rundberg, North Plaza, Research Blvd area (Please see map below for the locations robbed)

Suspect:                     Black/Male, possibly in the mid-30’s, 6’0”-6’3” (notably tall) stocky/muscular, wearing dark clothing and face covering, sometimes wearing gloves   Weapons:                   Machete, firearm, and bat throughout the string of robberies

The APD Robbery unit has potentially linked all nine robbery cases to one suspect in this robbery series. As a reminder, residents in this area should be especially aware of their surroundings as some victims have been seriously injured and hospitalized. Most of the victims have been Hispanic or non-English speaking. The suspect has been seen testing door knobs at various complexes in the area, along with car doors.

  **At this time, we do not have any other information but will update the community when the suspect is identified and arrested.**

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the APD Robbery tip line at (512) 974-5092, Crime Stoppers at 512-472-TIPS or use the new Crime Stoppers App.