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Lakeway Police Seek Public’s Help to Locate Suspect in Robbery and Aggravated Assault Case

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Published on October 06, 2024
Lakeway Police Seek Public’s Help to Locate Suspect in Robbery and Aggravated Assault CaseSource: Lakeway Police Department

The Lakeway Police Department is currently seeking public assistance in apprehending a man suspected of involvement in a recent robbery and aggravated assault. According to reports from CBS Austin, the incident occurred early on Friday morning in a parking lot located at the 1500 block of Lohmans Crossing Rd. near Lakeway Boulevard.

Details provided by the police describe the suspect entering an unlocked and unoccupied vehicle around 7:30 a.m., at which time, the vehicle’s owner confronted the suspect engaged in rifling through the vehicle during the confrontation, the suspect then hastily returned to his vehicle while fleeing the scene struck the owner, however, it has been reported by the police that the victim did not sustain serious injuries. The police are actively searching for a white Volkswagen midsize SUV, potentially a Tiguan, which the suspect used to escape.

The suspect has been described by FOX 7 Austin as a Black male believed to be between the ages of 25 and 30, standing at approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall with a slender build; he has long black hair and a black scruffy beard. He was last reported to be wearing a gray hoodie with black pants.

The Lakeway Police Department is urging anyone with relevant information or who may have witnessed the incident to come forward and offer assistance in the search for this individual the community members are also reminded to remain vigilant, lock their vehicles, remove valuables, and report any unusual activities to the authorities, steps that are essential for the prevention of such incidents and safeguarding personal properties as reiterated by the department following the robbery.

To report any tips or information, individuals can reach out to the Lakeway Police Department directly at 512-261-2800 or submit details through the P3Tips feature on their website. This collaborative effort between law enforcement and residents is fundamental in their strategy to maintain public safety and bring suspects to justice.