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APD searching for armed robbery suspect – Austin Daily Herald

APD searching for armed robbery suspect – Austin Daily Herald

APD searching for armed robbery suspect

Published Thursday, October 31, 2024 13:37

The Austin Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding the suspect in an armed robbery that occurred on Monday.

Austin police were dispatched to a business in the 1400 block of 14th Street NW for a report of an armed robbery around 7 p.m., according to a news release Thursday.

The suspect was described as a male in his early 20s, approximately 1.80 meters tall, with a slim to medium build. He was wearing a black Reebok hooded sweatshirt, dark pants and black shoes.

According to the information obtained, the suspect showed the gun in his hand and demanded money from the store clerk. He was last seen traveling southbound with food on 14th Street NW with an undisclosed amount of money.

According to the statement, no one was injured and the investigation into the incident continues. Anyone with information regarding the case is asked to contact the Austin Police Department at 1-507-437-9405.