Police searching for east Austin robbery suspect

Julianna Russ
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AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department said it was searching for a suspect in connection with a robbery at a Dollar General store in east Austin.

APD said the incident occurred at approximately 1:30 p.m. Feb. 7 in the 5000 block of Springdale Road.

Austin police requested public assistance in identifying the suspect involved in the robbery.

According to APD, the suspect assaulted an employee who attempted to stop the shoplifting.

Police described the suspect as a 6’0” or taller Black man with a thin build between the ages of 30 and 40 with short, buzzed black hair and a black mustache/goatee. APD said the suspect was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, dark sweatpants and white/black tennis shoes.

Anyone with information was asked to contact APD’s Robbery unit at 512-974-5092. Tips can also be submitted 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.

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