The Austin Police Department is on the lookout for two young men linked to a recent robbery on Crainway Drive, and they need the public's help. The incident unfolded on the evening of October 24th, with the suspects, both described as skinny Black males in their late teens, coercing a victim at gunpoint into their apartment in an attempt to rob them of personal belongings.
Law enforcement released details about the suspects, with the first having been last seen in a black hoodie featuring white writing on the back and a blue face mask, while his counterpart wore a gray hoodie, a red and white mask, and notably, blue jeans with rips; following this distressing event, the APD reminds residents to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activities directly to 911.
Amid ongoing investigations, the APD Robbery Unit has made a public appeal for information that could lead to the identification and apprehension of these individuals. Details from the Austin Police Department, published on their website, include stark photographs and descriptions of the alleged perpetrators, encouraging anyone who might recognize them or have pertinent information to come forward.
Moreover, the authorities are collaborating with the Capital Area Crime Stoppers program to incentivize tipsters, offering up to a $1,000 reward for information that results in an arrest, reassuring the community that they can submit these tips anonymously online at austincrimestoppers.org, or by calling 512-472-8477, and if you have any direct information related to the case, you're asked to contact the APD Robbery unit at 512-974-5092 without delay.
