Austin police say 25-year-old Ladarrius Byrd is now in custody after the department's Major Crimes Unit arrested him Monday on outstanding warrants that include a robbery-by-assault case. The department had circulated a flyer with his photo and basic identifying details and urged anyone with information to speak up.
According to the Austin Police Department, Byrd was taken into custody by the Major Crimes Unit and is listed as 25 years old, about 6-foot-2 and 200 pounds. The post cites warrant number D1DC25304343 and notes an outstanding warrant for robbery by assault. It directs people to submit anonymous tips through Capital Area Crime Stoppers and lists the tip line as 512-472-TIPS (8477).
UPDATE: On Monday, June 15, 2026, Ladarrius Byrd was arrested by APD Major Crimes Unit.
— Austin Police Department (@Austin_Police) June 16, 2026
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ACTUALIZACIÓN: El lunes 15 de junio de 2026, Ladarrius Byrd fue arrestado por la Unidad de Delitos Graves de la Policía de Austin. pic.twitter.com/CxTHDsOviY
How to submit anonymous tips
Per Capital Area Crime Stoppers, tipsters whose information leads to an arrest may be eligible for up to $1,000 and can remain anonymous when reporting by phone, mobile app, or the group's online form. The Crime Stoppers site lists the tip line as 512-472-TIPS (8477), the same number cited in the APD flyer.
Legal context and next steps
Under Texas law, robbery is defined as taking property from another by force or threat and appears in Texas Penal Code §29.02, while aggravated robbery under §29.03 carries significantly higher penalties. For the statutory language, see Texas Penal Code §§29.02–29.03. The APD post identifies outstanding warrants, and any formal charges, court filings, or booking information would be reflected in Travis County records if and when filings are made.
