City of Austin
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Contact: Public Information Office 512-974-5017 Email
Case: 20-5042285
Dates: Monday, October 19, 2020
Times: 2:30 a.m.
Location: 3825 Guadalupe Street (University Carwash)
The Austin Police Department Aggravated Assault Unit is seeking the community’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an aggravated assault. The incident occurred at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Monday, October 19, 2020 at the University Carwash located at 3825 Guadalupe Street.
Investigators collected video footage from the area that show the suspect exchanging words with the victim who was on the phone at the time. The suspect, described and pictured below, then slammed the male’s head into the concrete sidewalk, knocking him out. The suspect picked up the victim’s phone and briefly spoke to the person on the other end before throwing it down on to the unconscious man.
The suspect is described as:
- Black male
- Estimated to be between 5’10” and 6’ tall
- Slender to athletic build
- Last seen wearing a grey or white hoodie, dark grey pants, running shoes and a white Houston Texans baseball cap
Detectives are asking anyone with information about this case to call the APD Aggravated Assault Unit at (512) 974-5245, 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.