Austin police are asking residents to keep an eye out for 41-year-old Ruben Recio Landeros, who is wanted on a warrant for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Investigators released a photo and physical description, saying Landeros is about 5-foot-2 and roughly 230 pounds. The warrant is listed under number D1DC25303121, and police noted that the image they shared dates back to May 2019.
In today's #WantedWednesday, we request the public's help in locating Ruben Recio Landeros. He has an outstanding warrant for: Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. Anyone with information may submit a tip anonymously through @CrimeStopATX
— Austin Police Department (@austin_police) April 29, 2026
APD details and what to look for
In a #WantedWednesday post, the Austin Police Department identified Landeros by name and age, listed the aggravated assault with a deadly weapon warrant under number D1DC25303121 and urged the public to report any sightings. The department cautioned that the photo it shared is from May 2019, so his appearance may have changed somewhat since then.
"In today's #WantedWednesday, we request the public's help in locating Ruben Recio Landeros," the department wrote, adding a brief line in Spanish along with the suspect photo, according to the Austin Police Department. Police are clearly hoping that a familiar face or a sharp-eyed passerby might help close the gap where leads have run thin.
How to report tips
Capital Area Crime Stoppers may offer a reward of up to $1,000 for information that leads to an arrest and accepts anonymous tips by phone at 512-472-TIPS (8477) or through its website, according to the City of Austin. Tips can also be submitted through the Austin Police Department mobile app or Crime Stoppers online form, both designed to keep tipsters anonymous while investigators follow up.
If you think you have spotted Landeros, officials stress that you should not approach him. Call 9-1-1 if the situation appears to pose an immediate danger and let officers handle the contact.
Legal note
Under Texas law, aggravated assault involving a deadly weapon is charged under Texas Penal Code §22.02. The statute covers assaults that cause serious bodily injury or that involve the use of a deadly weapon and is typically filed as a felony offense. In certain circumstances it can be elevated to a first-degree felony, which carries significantly longer potential prison terms. The full statutory language is outlined in Texas Penal Code §22.02.
Anyone with information about Landeros’s whereabouts is urged to share what they know through anonymous Crime Stoppers channels or by contacting law enforcement directly. Authorities emphasize that residents should never attempt to detain or confront someone they believe is wanted; in any situation that feels urgent or threatening, call 9-1-1 so trained officers can respond.
