Case:  23-3480998
 
Date:  Thursday, December 14, 2023
 
Time:  7:44 p.m.
 
Location:  10401 Research Blvd - Costco

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 Costco parking lot located in 10401 Research Blvd. The robbery happened on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at approximately 7:44 p.m.

At the time of the robbery, the victim tried to recover her purse but was dragged by the suspect vehicle. The suspect, whose description and photos are included below, was later captured on camera using the victim's credit card.
 
The suspect is described as:

• Black female
• Approximately 20 to 30 years of age
• Approximately 5'0" tall
• Medium build
• She was last seen wearing a blue Adidas hoodie, blue and white shorts, and brown or tan slippers

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.