Austin police are asking the public for help identifying a man accused of threatening a store employee and hurling bottles of wine before running off on foot during a robbery on South Lamar Boulevard. The incident happened around 4:40 p.m. on October 10 at 4001 South Lamar Boulevard, according to police.
The Austin Police Department’s Robbery Unit is asking anyone with information to come forward, according to KXAN Austin. Per the outlet, the suspect threatened the store employee and threw bottles of wine before fleeing the scene on foot, according to a release.
What the Suspect Looked Like
Police described the suspect as a Hispanic male between 20 and 30 years old, with short, shaved black hair that was balding on top, per APD. He was last seen wearing a black T-shirt, gray shorts, black sandals and a red-and-black Adidas backpack, the station’s report notes.
Separately, an Austin Police Department case listing identifies the incident as case number 26-2831128, giving the same date, time and location: Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 4:40 p.m. at 4001 South Lamar Boulevard, according to AustinTexas.gov.
How to Submit a Tip
Anyone with information is asked to call the APD robbery tip line at (512) 974-5092, per the same account. Tipsters who wish to remain anonymous can instead reach out through Capital Area Crime Stoppers at austincrimestoppers.org or by calling (512) 472-8477.
