City of Austin
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASERelease Date:
Contact: APD Public Information Office 512-974-5017 Email
Cases: 23-5004552, 23-711006, 23-5023856, 23-3000929, 23-8018628, 23-5026183
Dates: Between September 19, 2022, and June 7, 2024
Austin Police Department (APD) is requesting the public’s help in locating 24-year-old, Juan Antonio Vazquez Jr. He is suspected in multiple theft and forgery cases. The cases span from September of 2022 to June 2024.
Mr. Vazquez, whose photo and description are included below, is suspected of scamming individuals through on-line property rentals. He advertises rental property (which he does not own), takes cash for deposits and rent, and when the (victim) new tenant arrives to move in, they realize they have no rights to the property.
Mr. Vazquez is described as:
- White male
- 24 years of age
- 6’2” tall
- 200 lbs.
- Tattoo on chest and a tattoo on left arm.
Anyone with any information 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.