AUSTIN, Texas — Austin police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect accused of robbing a Walgreens at machete-point in Central Austin last weekend.
According to the Austin Police Department, the aggravated robbery happened around 5:41 a.m. Saturday, June 20, at the Walgreens located at 4501 Guadalupe Street.
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Police said the suspect entered the store armed with a machete and demanded property from an employee. After taking the stolen property, investigators said the suspect fled the scene in a dark-colored four-door sedan, possibly an older-model Nissan Altima.
After taking the stolen property, investigators said the suspect fled the scene in a dark-colored four-door sedan, possibly an older-model Nissan Altima. (Photo: APD)
The suspect is described as a white man in his early 30s with a thin build, short brown hair and a brown beard.
He was last seen wearing glasses, a white T-shirt, khaki shorts and black Nike slides, according to police.
According to the Austin Police Department, the aggravated robbery happened around 5:41 a.m. Saturday, June 20, at the Walgreens located at 4501 Guadalupe Street. (Photo: APD)
APD’s Robbery Unit is investigating and has released surveillance images of the suspect.
Anyone with information is asked to contact APD’s Robbery Unit at 512-974-5092. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Capital Area Crime Stoppers or by calling 512-472-8477. A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for information leading to an arrest.