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Case: 20-2870828
Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: 2600 Guadalupe St.,7-11 convenience store
On Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at approximately 2 p.m., an unknown suspect assaulted a 7-year-old boy. This assault occurred at the 7-11 convenience store located at 2600 Guadalupe St. The assault caused the child physical injuries.
Information gathered during the investigation shows that there was no known relationship between the suspect and the victim. The suspect entered the 7-11, and she asked the clerk for change. The clerk refused. As the suspect left the store, the victim was entering the store. As they passed one another, the suspect purposefully shoved the victim’s head into the door causing the victim to crumple to the ground. The suspect left, walking northbound on Guadalupe St.
The suspect was described as a female in her late teens or early 20s with shoulder-length black hair. She was seen wearing an orange and white striped t-shirt, white pants, and a low-slung black backpack. The suspect may be a student at UT. Photos of the suspect are included.
APD Child Abuse Detective Lambert #6115 is investigating this case. Anyone with information about the suspect can contact Detective Lambert at Darrel.lambert@austintexas.gov. Those who wish to remain anonymous may contact Crime Stoppers at 512-472-TIPS (8477) or use the Crime Stoppers App. Crime Stoppers may offer a reward up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest. Individuals may submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.