City of Austin
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Contact: Public Information Office 512-974-5017 Email
Case: 21-0060783
Dates: Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Times: 2:55 p.m.
Locations: 8700 N. Lamar Boulevard (Remco Auto Insurance)
The Austin Police Department (APD) Robbery Unit is investigating an aggravated robbery that occurred in northeast Austin on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at approximately 2:55 p.m. The suspect, described and pictured below, entered the Remco Austin Insurance located at 8700 N. Lamar Boulevard. He pointed a small, black handgun at an employee and demanded money. The suspect took an undisclosed amount of cash and fled the area on foot. He was last seen going westbound on Fairfield Drive. The employee was physically unharmed.
The suspect is described as:
- Black or Hispanic male
- Approximately 5’9”
- Estimated to be between 25 and 35 years of age
- Short haircut, faded on the sides
- Black tattoo on right forearm
- Last seen wearing a black t-shirt with “OP” on the front, red Champion-brand shorts with logo on the side, white Champion-brand slider flip flops, black ankle socks, black head/face covering
Detectives are asking anyone with information about this case to call the APD Robbery tip line at (512) 974-5092, Crime Stoppers at 512-472-TIPS, submit a tip on the Crime Stoppers website or use the Crime Stoppers app. All information is anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.
You can also submit tips anonymously through APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, which can be downloaded for free on iPhone and Android.