Austin police want the public’s help tracking down 28-year-old Jacoby Wayne Neal, who is wanted on violent felony warrants tied to aggravated robbery. The department circulated his photos on Wednesday as part of its regular “Wanted Wednesday” bulletin, and Capital Area Crime Stoppers has put up a cash reward for tips that lead to his arrest. Authorities are telling residents to stay back and dial 9-1-1 if they see anyone who might be Neal, not play amateur bounty hunter.
Police Bulletin And Outstanding Warrants
According to an Austin Police Department Facebook post, Neal is wanted in connection with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and aggravated robbery, and officers say he has several outstanding warrants. The post shares photos and brief case details as part of APD’s social media outreach and urges anyone with information to pass tips to investigators instead of trying to confront the suspect.
Crime Stoppers Reward And Tip Line
Per Capital Area Crime Stoppers, the active case page lists the warrant number as D1DC26301276 and identifies Neal as a 28-year-old, about 5-foot-5 and 177 pounds, with a photo dated Dec. 9, 2025. The group says it may pay up to $1,000 for information that leads to an arrest and accepts anonymous tips by phone at 512-472-8477, through its website, or via the P3 Tips mobile app. Crime Stoppers also records the case’s OCA number and the warrant’s date of issuance as April 23, 2026.
How Texas Law Treats The Alleged Offenses
Aggravated robbery is an elevated robbery offense when a deadly weapon is used or serious bodily injury results, as outlined in Texas Penal Code §29.03. Aggravated assault, which can include causing serious bodily injury or using a deadly weapon, is defined in Texas Penal Code §22.02. Both offenses carry felony punishments, with specific penalties depending on the facts prosecutors allege in each case.
What Austin Residents Should Do
If you believe you have seen Neal, authorities say to call 9-1-1 immediately. Otherwise, you can submit an anonymous tip to Capital Area Crime Stoppers at 512-472-8477 or through its website. The Austin Police Department’s social media bulletin and the Crime Stoppers case page include photos and the warrant number for reference. Investigators caution the public not to try to detain or confront anyone suspected of being wanted and to let law enforcement handle any arrest.
