Austin police took to social media on Wednesday, posting photos of a man they say was arrested on an outstanding felony warrant for aggravated robbery. The department identified the suspect as 29-year-old Troy Donnell-William Lemons and described him as roughly 5-foot-8 and 170 pounds.
The department’s Facebook post lists warrant number D1DC253002130 and states that APD patrol officers arrested Lemons. According to the Austin Police Department, the photos were shared to aid both investigators and the public and were published in connection with an active investigation.
Crime Stoppers Offering Reward
Capital Area Crime Stoppers is handling tips in the case and, according to Capital Area Crime Stoppers, is offering up to $1,000 for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information is asked to call 512-472-TIPS (8477).
Legal Context
Under Texas law, aggravated robbery is a first-degree felony. That classification carries a possible punishment of five years to 99 years or life in prison, as set out in Texas Penal Code §29.03.
The Austin Police Department routinely publishes information on wanted or arrested individuals and maintains a “Top Offenders” list with Capital Area Crime Stoppers contact details on the city website. That resource lists the same 512-472-TIPS line and encourages anonymous reporting, according to the city’s APD Top Offenders PDF.
