Suspect in south Austin assault still at-large

Austin police are searching for a suspect in connection to an aggravated assault in south Austin..

On Thursday, Dec. 7, at approximately 4:15 p.m., Austin police responded to reports of a disturbance at 2407 S. Congress Ave, and located a victim of aggravated assault.

The suspect, whose photos and descriptions are provided below, forced the victim to accompany him behind a dumpster and struck the victim several times before threatening with a gun.

The suspect then left the scene on foot before police could arrive.

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Suspect. (Austin Police Department)

The suspect is described as:

  • White male
  • Approximately 45 to 50 years old
  • Light hair in a ponytail
  • Last seen wearing a blue t-shirt, blue jeans and a gray and blue ball cap
  • Possibly lives in the area of South Congress and Oltorf Street
  • Possibly armed with a handgun

Anyone with any information should contact APD's Aggravated Assault unit at 512-974-5245. You may also submit your tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program at austincrimestoppers.org.

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