City of Austin
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Contact: Public Information Office 512-974-5017 Email
Case: 20-2820171
Date: Thursday, October 8, 2020
Time: 3:30 a.m.
Location: 2241 S. IH-35 Svrd (Shell Station)
The Austin Police Department Robbery Unit is requesting assistance with identifying three suspects involved in a robbery that occurred at the Shell Station the morning of Thursday, October 8, 2020.
The suspects, described and pictured below, entered the store as the clerk was restocking shelves. They held him at gunpoint while demanding money. The suspects robbed the clerk, took money from the register and store merchandise before fleeing the scene. It is unknown whether they left on foot or in a vehicle.
The clerk was not injured.
Footage from the suspects inside the store is available the APD YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/QYC2JZ-f0dM
Suspect #1:
- Black male
- Described as tall
- Last seen wearing a black “Dyse One” hoodie, light-color pants, black shoes and a white COVID-19 mask
Suspect #2:
- Black male
- Red bandana over his face
- Socks on hands
- Last seen wearing royal blue Champion-brand hoodie and black pants
Suspect #3:
- Black or Hispanic male
- Described as shorter than the other two suspects
- Carrying half tan/half dark-color backpack with blue stripe
- Last seen wearing grey and blue jacket, oversized shorts, black high top shoes with white trim and dark-colored face covering
Detectives are asking anyone with information about this case to call the APD Robbery tip line at (512) 974-5092, Crime Stoppers at 512-472-TIPS, submit a tip on the Crime Stoppers website or use the Crime Stoppers app. All information is anonymous and may be eligible for a reward up to $1,000. You can also submit tips anonymously through APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, which can be downloaded for free on iPhone and Android.