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Austin Police Release Photos, Seek Suspect in Oct. 2 Home Depot Robbery

Detectives urge tips through the Robbery Unit or Capital Area Crime Stoppers, offering up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest.

Overview

  • APD says a robbery occurred at 12:58 p.m. on October 2 at the Home Depot at 13309 N. IH-35 Service Road Northbound in Austin.
  • The suspect stole merchandise and assaulted a loss-prevention employee who tried to stop him from leaving.
  • Police describe the suspect as a Hispanic male, approximately 25–35 years old, medium build, with a buzz cut.
  • He was last seen wearing a black T-shirt with Pokémon designs, a gold chain necklace, blue jeans, and gray shoes with white soles, and he left in a gray or silver Ford Taurus.
  • The case is 25-2750772, and APD asks anyone with information to call 512-974-5092 or submit anonymous tips to austincrimestoppers.org or 512-472-8477.