City of Austin
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASERelease Date:
Contact: APD Public Information Office 512-974-5017 Email
Case: 24-3031511
Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Time: Between 10:15 p.m. – 10:25 p.m.
Location: Rutland Market – 900 Rutland Drive, Austin, Texas
The Austin Police Department (APD) Robbery Unit is requesting public assistance with any information regarding an aggravated robbery that occurred on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at approximately 10:20 p.m. The incident happened at the Rutland Market located at 900 Rutland Drive. The suspect entered the store and asked to purchase cigarettes before pulling out a black handgun and demanding cash from the register.
Suspect described as:
- White Male
- 45-50 years of age
- About 5’ 8” – 5’10” tall
- Thin build
- Possible transient
- He was last seen wearing a black balaclava mask, black hoodie, black gloves, and black pants.
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.