City of Austin
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASERelease Date:
Contact: APD Public Information Office 512-974-5017 Email
Case: 23-3410949
Date: Thursday, December 7, 2023
Time: 4:15 p.m.
Location: 2407 S. Congress Avenue
On Thursday, December 7, 2023, at approximately 4:15 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to reports of a disturbance at 2407 S. Congress Avenue and located a victim of aggravated assault.
The suspect, whose photos and descriptions are provided below, forced the victim to accompany him behind a dumpster and struck the victim several times before threatening with a gun. The suspect then left the scene on foot before the police officers could arrive at the scene.
The suspect is described as:
- White male
- Approximately 45 to 55 years of age
- Light hair in a ponytail
- Last seen wearing a blue t-shirt, blue jeans, and a gray and blue ball cap
- Possibly lives in the area of South Congress Avenue and Oltorf Street
- Possibly armed with a handgun
Anyone with any information should contact APD's Aggravated Assault unit at 512-974-5245. 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.