AUSTIN, Texas — Austin police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man who robbed a woman in front of her young child at an ATM earlier this month.
The incident occurred around 4:40 p.m. on Sunday in front of 5775 Airport Blvd., according to the Austin Police Department.
Police say the victim was using an ATM when a man approached her. He reportedly asked for money to buy drugs. When she refused, the suspect grabbed her purse. He then grabbed her by the arms and attempted to push her against a wall while she and her child screamed for help. The suspect grabbed items from her hands and ran.
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As he fled, police say the suspect removed his jacket and tucked it under his arm in an apparent attempt to change his appearance. The victim had bruises on both arms after the incident.
The suspect is described as a Black male, approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall and 160 pounds, in his mid-to-late 40s, with short black hair and an unshaven black and gray beard. He was last seen wearing a blue jacket over a black vest, a white T-shirt, black pants and faded black or brown Nike sneakers.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program at 512-472-8477 or austincrimestoppers.org. A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for information leading to an arrest. Tips can be submitted anonymously.