City of Austin
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Contact: Public Information Office 512-974-5017 Email
Cases: 20-0921144 | 20-0991099 | 20-1191301
Dates: April 1, 2020 | April 8, 2020 | April 28, 2020
Times: 7:14 p.m. | 6:53 p.m. | 9:30 p.m.
Locations: Multiple Walgreens locations
The Austin Police Department Robbery Unit is seeking the public’s assistance with information about a robbery series that began on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at the Walgreens located at 3407 W. Wells Branch Parkway. The second robbery occurred at the Walgreens at 5345 N. IH-35 the following Wednesday, April 8, 2020. The most recent robbery was at the Walgreens located at 12550 Metric Boulevard on Tuesday, April 28, 2020.
The suspect uses a similar routine each time. He enters the store, possibly with a weapon in his pocket, and demands money from the cashier. The suspect then flees on foot. There have not been any injuries associated with these incidents.
The suspect, pictured below, is described as:
- White male
- Early to mid-20s
- Thin build
- Light brown hair and eyes
- Light brown stubble/possible facial hair
- Last seen wearing white surgical mask, grey hoodie, off-white or grey pants, black and white tennis shoes (possibly Vans)
There is also a crime commercial available about this series on the APD YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/oDMNw4Y01ts
Detectives are asking anyone with information about these incidents to call the APD robbery tip line at 512-974-5092 or to reach out to Crime Stoppers at 512-974-TIPS or use the new Crime Stoppers App You may remain anonymous.You can also submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, free on iPhone and Android.