Austin police are searching for a man accused of assaulting and robbing a victim in North Austin, and detectives believe he still frequents the same stretch of road where the attack happened. The robbery was reported in the 5600 block of North Lamar Boulevard on October 9, and investigators say the suspect took the victim's belongings during the confrontation.
According to FOX 7 Austin, police describe the suspect as a white man with a muscular build and a mustache. The outlet reports that detectives believe he frequents the area around North Lamar Boulevard and West Koenig Lane, suggesting investigators think he may still be moving through that same North Austin corridor. A listing from the Austin Police Department logs the case as 26-2820945, dated Friday, October 9, with a reported time of 1:55 p.m. at the 5600 block of North Lamar Boulevard.
What Police Are Asking the Public
Anyone with information is urged to come forward, and the station's report notes that tips leading to an arrest in the case may qualify for a reward of up to $1,000. Tipsters can reach the Austin Police Department's Robbery Unit directly at 512-974-5092, or submit information anonymously through Capital Area Crime Stoppers at austincrimestoppers.org or by calling 512-472-8477.
The push for public help comes as investigators work to pin down the suspect's identity using the limited description they've released so far: a white man, muscular, with a mustache, last believed to be circulating near North Lamar and Koenig Lane. No arrest has been announced in the case as of now.
A Separate North Lamar Robbery Reported by KXAN
North Lamar Boulevard has seen other robbery reports as well. KXAN reported on a robbery at a Chase Bank on North Lamar at 11:30 p.m. on November 25, in which police said the suspect showed the victim a handgun, stole an undisclosed amount of cash, and also took the victim's vehicle, described as a gray 2018 Honda Civic with damage on the left side of the hood. That report described the suspect in that incident as a White or Hispanic male between 20 and 30 years old.
For now, the October 9 case remains open, with detectives leaning on the public to help identify the man they believe is still circulating through the same North Austin neighborhood where the robbery occurred.
