AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Police Department is seeking assistance from the public to identify a suspect involved in a criminal mischief incident at a construction site on December 17, 2025.
The suspect reportedly entered the site at 513 W. Odell Street by squeezing through the gate and proceeded to damage over $4,000 worth of electrical wires by cutting and ripping out multiple lines, according to a press release from the Austin Police Department. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 5’6” tall, weighing 200 pounds, with black hair and a trimmed beard. He was last seen wearing a black shirt, black pants, and gray/black Vans sneakers.
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.