Man accused of robbing Royal Blue Grocery, assaulting an employee arrested

28-year-old Terry Accor Darnell Jr. was charged with robbery by assault. Photo courtesy: Austin Police Department

The Austin Police Department arrested a man in connection to a robbery and an assault in downtown Austin.

Police said on June 29, officers arrested 28-year-old Terry Accor Darnell Jr. in connection to a robbery at Royal Blue Grocery on 301 Brazos Street.

He was charged with robbery by assault.

APD said on June 17 just after 8 p.m., Darnell entered the Royal Blue Grocery and tried to steal several T-shirts. 

An employee confronted Darnell in an attempt to recover the merchandise, but Darnell hit and injured them, then left the store.

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Anyone with any information should contact APD's Robbery unit at 512-974-5092. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by going online or calling 512-472-8477. A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for any information that leads to an arrest.