San Antonio police are asking for the public's help after a brazen midday robbery and assault at a West Side shopping plaza left a 61-year-old woman injured when she tried to fight back. The attack happened around noon on May 12 at Gateway Plaza near West U.S. Highway 90 and Westrock Drive, according to investigators. Surveillance cameras at nearby businesses captured images of the suspect, who has not yet been found.
What police say
According to KABB, detectives have released surveillance photos of the suspect and renewed a public call for tips. Police told reporters the woman was assaulted after she resisted during the robbery and that she received medical treatment for her injuries. The outlet notes that the images used in coverage were provided by the San Antonio Police Department.
How to help
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers of San Antonio at (210) 224-7867 or submit a tip through the P3 Tips app. Tipsters can remain anonymous, and the organization also accepts digital submissions.
Reward offered
KABB reports that Crime Stoppers may pay up to $5,000 for information that leads to felony arrests in this case. Officials are urging anyone who recognizes the person shown in the surveillance images to contact the tip line right away.
Local context
City leaders have highlighted an overall drop in crime last year, even as specific offenses like robbery remain a focus for enforcement, according to local coverage and municipal data. KSAT reported on the decrease, and the city's FY 2026 performance reports describe San Antonio Police Department strategies that include a Robbery Task Force aimed at hotspot enforcement.
What investigators are doing
The San Antonio Police Department's Robbery Task Force is leading the investigation and is asking anyone with information to reach out to detectives. SAPD lists non-emergency contact options on its website for people who prefer to speak directly with investigators.
