AUSTIN, Texas — Austin Police are searching for a suspect who fled in a white Buick after officers noticed the vehicle’s license plates did not match its registration.
On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at approximately 10:14 p.m., Austin Police Department patrol officers observed a parked 2010-2015 white Buick on the 6500 block of S IH 35 SVRD SB. The driver ignored commands from officers, started the vehicle, and drove away north on the IH 35 service road, according to a press release from the department.
The suspect is described as a white male, aged 35 to 45, with a gray goatee, short hair, and a tattoo on the inside of his right forearm. The vehicle involved is a white Buick from the model years 2010 to 2015.
Anyone with information is encouraged to submit a tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477. A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for information leading to an arrest.