APD investigates after man pulls gun out on victim demanding money in North Austin

By FOX 7 Austin Digital Team
Published  August 3, 2023 3:07pm CDT
FOX 7 Austin
APD is searching for the suspect involved in an aggravated robbery in North Austin. Photo courtesy: Austin Police Department
APD is searching for the suspect involved in an aggravated robbery in North Austin. Photo courtesy: Austin Police Department
APD is searching for the suspect involved in an aggravated robbery in North Austin. Photo courtesy: Austin Police Department
APD is searching for the suspect involved in an aggravated robbery in North Austin. Photo courtesy: Austin Police Department
APD is searching for the suspect involved in an aggravated robbery in North Austin. Photo courtesy: Austin Police Department

AUSTIN, Texas - The Austin Police Department (APD) is asking for the public's help identifying the suspect in an aggravated robbery in North Austin.

Police said on July 19, around 7:04 p.m., officers responded to reports of a robbery at the GAMA Wholesale located at 8801 Research Boulevard.

A suspect entered the building at closing, pulled out a handgun and held it against the victim’s back while he demanded money. 

The suspect used a BMX-style bicycle to leave after the crime, and was last seen heading north on Northgate Boulevard. 

Anyone with any information should contact APD's Robbery unit at 512-974-5092. You may submit your 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 any information that leads to an arrest.