Austin detectives are asking for the public’s help tracking down a man they say pulled a machete on a Walgreens employee, then walked out with stolen property from the store at 4501 Guadalupe Street early Saturday morning.
According to the Austin Police Department, the suspect is a white man in his early 30s with short brown hair and a brown beard. He was seen wearing glasses, a white T-shirt, khaki shorts, and black Nike slides. Investigators say he left the scene in an older dark four-door sedan that may be a Nissan Altima. The license plate is unknown, and APD has assigned the case number 26-1710352.
APD Detectives Search for a Suspect in Connection to an Aggravated Robbery - https://t.co/otz4fvy2dk pic.twitter.com/rcpjD3qHYq
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Surveillance video and police appeal
APD’s robbery unit has released surveillance stills and video of the incident and is asking residents to take a close look. In a post on the department’s account on X, officers linked to footage on YouTube that shows the suspect inside the store shortly before the robbery.
Detectives say even a small detail from someone who recognizes the man, his clothing or the vehicle could help move the case forward.
How to pass along tips
Tips can be submitted anonymously through Capital Area Crime Stoppers, which notes that tipsters whose information leads to an arrest may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. The group lists both a phone line and an online form; its hotline is 512-472-8477.
Contact detectives and case details
Those who want to contact investigators directly can call the APD Robbery Unit tip line at 512-974-5092, according to the APD Robbery Unit page. Police are asking anyone with information about case number 26-1710352, including store, home or dash-cam video from the area around the time of the incident, to reach out to the unit or send an anonymous Crime Stoppers tip.
In its online appeals, APD has stressed that video and eyewitness tips often make the difference in identifying suspects.
What aggravated robbery means in Texas
Because the suspect reportedly used a machete, investigators are treating the incident as an aggravated robbery, which is a more serious charge than simple robbery when a deadly weapon is used or exhibited. Under the Texas Penal Code Section 29.03, aggravated robbery can be prosecuted as a first-degree felony and carries significantly harsher penalties than simple robbery.
APD says it will continue investigating and will update the public if significant new leads develop. In the meantime, detectives are urging anyone who recognizes the man or his vehicle, or who has relevant footage, to preserve it and get in touch.
