AUSTIN, Texas – The Austin Police Department (APD) is seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in a robbery at a Dollar General store located in East Austin. The incident occurred at the Dollar General store situated at 5000 Springdale Road on February 7, around 1:27 p.m.

Incident Details

According to the authorities, the suspect physically assaulted an employee who attempted to intervene in the shoplifting incident.

Suspect Description

The suspect, depicted in the image above, is described as:

• Gender: Male
• Age: Between 30-40 years old
• Height: 6’0 or taller
• Build: Thin
• Hair: Short buzzed black hair
• Facial Hair: Black mustache/goatee

The suspect was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, dark sweatpants, and white/black tennis shoes.

How to Help

Individuals with any information regarding the incident or the suspect are urged to contact APD’s Robbery unit at 512-974-5092. Alternatively, tips can be submitted anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program. Tips can be submitted online by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or by calling 512-472-8477.

Reward Offered

A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for any information leading to the arrest of the suspect.

Assistance Needed from the Community

The Austin Police Department is relying on the cooperation of the local community to identify the suspect involved in the Dollar General robbery incident. By providing information or tips, individuals can play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of their neighborhood.

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