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Case: 23-3630143
Date: Friday, December 29, 2023
Time: 2:16 a.m.
Location: 3700 block of Kandy Drive
On Friday, December 29, 2023, at approximately 2:16 a.m., a homeowner was awakened by a suspect who was breaking into his vehicle. The suspect attempted to leave the area, but was followed by the victim. The suspect pulled out a handgun and fired multiple shots at the victim’s vehicle before leaving the area in a white Hyundai, later discovered to be stolen.
The suspect is described as:
- White or Hispanic male
- Late teens to 25 years of age
- Small, thin build
- Armed with a 9mm handgun
- He was last seen wearing a distinctive white, red, and blue hoodie with “Polo” on its right sleeve and “1967” on its left sleeve. He was also wearing black or dark blue shorts with white print, and white and black shoes with red at the toe
Anyone with information or video of the incident may submit a tip anonymously by contacting 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