AUSTIN, Texas — Austin police are asking for the public’s help identifying a woman suspected of stealing a pickup truck and later fleeing the scene of a crash that left another driver injured.
According to the Austin Police Department, a white 2011 Ford F-250 was stolen from a mechanic shop in the 7200 block of the westbound U.S. Highway 290 service road around 9:40 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6. The following morning, around 7:40 a.m. on Oct. 7, the stolen truck was involved in a collision with another vehicle in the 7900 block of northbound Research Boulevard.
Police said the truck’s driver left the scene without providing information and fled on a yellow bicycle taken from the bed of the pickup. The other driver suffered minor injuries in the crash.
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Detectives believe the woman seen in surveillance video stealing the truck is the same person who fled the collision.
APD described the woman as Black or Hispanic, approximately 45 to 50 years old, heavyset, and having crooked teeth. She was last seen wearing a blue T-shirt, jeans and gray-and-white shoes.
Police released surveillance footage in hopes someone may recognize her appearance, walk, or mannerisms.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Austin police. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Capital Area Crime Stoppers at austincrimestoppers.org or 512-472-8477. A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for information leading to an arrest.