Police look for suspect involved in East Austin Dollar General robbery
AUSTIN, Texas - The Austin Police Department is asking the public for help identifying a suspect involved in a robbery that happened at a Dollar General in East Austin.
The incident happened at the Dollar General located at 5000 Springdale Road on February 7 at around 1:27 p.m.
Police say the suspect assaulted an employee who had attempted to stop the shoplifting.
The suspect, seen above, is described as follows:
- Black male
- 30-40 years of age
- 6’0" or taller
- Thin build
- Short buzzed black hair
- Black mustache/goatee
Police say the suspect was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, dark sweatpants, and white/black tennis shoes.
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.