Austin police are asking for the public’s help tracking down a woman they say swiped three high-end watches worth more than $75,000 during a targeted encounter at a downtown high-rise. The theft happened in the early morning hours of Dec. 21, and detectives believe the suspect is working across the county by approaching victims in personal, one-on-one situations. Because of the price tags involved, investigators are treating the case as a felony.
APD releases suspect description and case details
According to a press release from the Austin Police Department, the theft took place around 4:00 a.m. on Dec. 21 at 44 East Avenue (case no. 25-9034039). The suspect is described as a Black female between 25 and 35 years old, about 5'4" tall with a thin build.
APD lists the stolen property as a 2024 A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia (SN 268043), a 2016 rose-gold Rolex Day‑Date 40 (SN 044VG612), and a 2024 Rolex Submariner no date (SN 3713K7K1). Investigators say the total value tops $75,000 and have classified the investigation as a third-degree felony. The full bulletin is available from the City of Austin.
The missing timepieces and local reporting
Local coverage by FOX 7 Austin reiterates the serial numbers and descriptions investigators shared to help spot the missing timepieces. The station highlights the steep value of the watches and urges anyone who sees them pop up in a pawnshop, resale listing, or private sale to callthe police. Officers emphasize that tipsters should pass information to detectives rather than trying any DIY recovery missions.
How to submit tips and reward information
Anyone with information can submit an anonymous tip through Capital Area Crime Stoppers or call 512-472-8477. Tipsters may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. Crime Stoppers notes that submissions with surveillance video, clear photos, or screenshots of online sale listings are especially useful for investigators.
Legal note and what police are looking for
APD’s release says detectives believe the woman is targeting victims for personal thefts within Travis County and urges anyone with footage or other evidence tied to similar encounters to come forward. The department classifies the case as a third-degree felony because the value exceeds $75,000. Under Texas law, a third-degree felony typically brings the possibility of multiple years in prison and potential fines, according to a legal overview by Texas Criminal Defense Group.
