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Case: 23-2281150
Date: Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Time: 6:05 P.M.
Location: 411 West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
The Austin Police Department (APD) Robbery Unit needs the public's help identifying three suspects involved in a Robbery by Assault at the 7-Eleven store at 411 West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The incident happened on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at 6:05 P.M.
Surveillance cameras captured the suspects entering the store and getting several fountain drinks before they started an argument with the cashier. The store employee noticed one of the suspects had stolen a can of Pringles as they left. The store employee chased the suspects outside in an attempt to retrieve the unpaid item and was assaulted by one of the suspects.
Suspect 1 is described as:
- Black Female
- 17-25 years of age
- Heavy build
- Pierced nose and tattoo on right forearm
- Last seen wearing a purple hair bonnet and gray headwrap, gray tank top, gray shorts, black Nike slides, mismatched socks.
Photos of Suspect 1:
Suspect 2 is described as:
- Black Female
- 17-25 years of age
- Thin build
- Last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with “Thrasher” across the chest, black Nike sweatpants, brown slides.
Photos of Suspect 2:
Suspect 3 is described as:
- Black Male
- 17-25 years of age
- Medium build
- Jaw-length braids or twists
- Last seen wearing a black t-shirt, red gym shorts and black Nike slides.
Photos of Suspect 3:
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the APD Robbery tip line at (512) 974-5092. You may submit your tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477. A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for any information that leads to an arrest.