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APD Seeks Public Help to Identify Suspect in June Downtown Austin Bat Assault

Police are offering up to $1,000 for anonymous tips through Capital Area Crime Stoppers.

Overview

  • The assault occurred around 3 a.m. on June 1 in the 300 block of Colorado Street in downtown Austin.
  • APD reports the attack followed the victim picking up a crown from the ground, after which the assailant struck with a baseball bat.
  • The victim’s injuries were not serious, and investigators classified the case as Assault with Injuries.
  • The suspect is described as a Black man in his early 30s with a medium build, short black hair, and a mustache.
  • Anonymous tips can be submitted at austincrimestoppers.org or by calling 512-472-8477, and police have not announced an arrest.