City of Austin
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Contact: APD Public Information Office 512-974-5017 Email
Case: 23-3450874
Date: Monday, December 11, 2023
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: 3403 Guadalupe Street - Pineapple XPress Smoke Shop
The Austin Police Department (APD) Robbery Unit is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a robbery that occurred at a Pineapple XPress Smoke Shop, located in 3403 Guadalupe Street. The robbery happened on Monday, December 11, 2023, at approximately 3:00 p.m.
The suspect entered the shop looking to steal cash, pushed the victim out of the way before threatening her and a second victim with a knife. The suspect stole an undisclosed amount of cash, left the scene and headed southbound on Guadalupe Street.
The suspect is described as:
- White male
- 20-30 years of age
- Approximately 5’ 10” tall
- Between 170 and 200 lbs.
- Blond hair with a full beard
- Gauge piercings with no Gauges in each ear
The suspect was last seen wearing:
- Turquoise ball cap
- Sunglasses
- Black surgical style face mask
- Green hooded zippered jacket
- Light shirt beneath
- Dark pants
- Light colored shoes with white laces
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.