Austin police are asking for the public’s help tracking down a man they say robbed a northeast Austin Home Depot and injured a loss-prevention employee in the process.
The robbery happened on Oct. 2 just before 1 p.m., when the suspect allegedly grabbed merchandise and then assaulted an employee who tried to stop him. According to investigators, he took off in a gray or silver Ford Taurus.
APD Releases Photos, Case Details
According to the Austin Police Department, detectives with the Robbery Unit have opened case 25-2750772 and released surveillance images to the public in hopes someone recognizes the suspect.
Police say the robbery took place at 12:58 p.m. at the Home Depot located at 13309 N. IH-35 SVRD NB. The suspect is accused of stealing store property, then assaulting the employee who tried to intervene. APD’s release also lists contact information for the Robbery Unit and Capital Area Crime Stoppers, along with a reward of up to $1,000 for tips that lead to an arrest.
Suspect Description And Getaway Vehicle
As reported by CBS Austin, the suspect is described as a Hispanic man between 25 and 35 years old with a medium build and a buzz cut.
He was last seen in a black T-shirt with Pokémon designs, a gold chain necklace, blue jeans, and gray shoes with white soles. Witnesses told police he left the scene in a gray or silver Ford Taurus. Investigators included multiple still images and photos in the release to help the public identify him.
How To Report Tips
Anyone who recognizes the man in the photos or who was at the store around the time of the robbery is asked to contact APD’s Robbery Unit at 512-974-5092, or submit an anonymous tip through Capital Area Crime Stoppers at 512-472-8477, per the Austin Police Department.
Detectives are urging the public not to approach the suspect and to send any information directly to law enforcement so officers can safely follow up.
