City of Austin
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASERelease Date:
Contact: APD Public Information Office 512-974-5017 Email
Case: 23-2360809 and 23-2520813
Date: June 26, 2023 to September 9, 2023
Locations: 1) Mi Pueblito - 8905 North Lamar Boulevard
2) Dinero Express - 1800 Scofield Ridge Parkway
3) Mi Pueblito - 20035 Camino Real in Dale, Texas
The Austin Police Department (APD) Robbery Unit requests the public's help identifying several suspects involved in multiple aggravated robberies that occurred at check cashing stores in the City of Austin and Caldwell County between June 26 and September 9.
The suspects, whose photos are included in this release, threatened store employees with a handgun and stole an undisclosed amount of money from all three businesses.
All four suspects are described as Hispanic males between the ages of 17 and 25. One of the suspects, identified as Jefry Cruz Garcia, has been arrested.
Suspect #1:
(Arrested) Suspect #2:
Jefry Cruz Garcia, Hispanic male, 22 years of age
Charges: Aggravated Robbery with a Deadly Weapon, Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity
Suspect #3:
Suspect #4:
Anyone with any information should contact APD's Robbery unit 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.