Police searching for 2 suspects in connection with aggravated robbery in downtown Austin

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department is searching for two suspects involved in an aggravated robbery on Saturday, July 19 in downtown Austin, a press release from APD said. 

Austin police said the incident happened early Saturday, around 2:10 a.m. Police did not say where the robbery happened.

The suspects, a woman and a man, were involved in a verbal argument with a group of women who were in town for a bachelorette party. APD said one woman was “violently assaulted” by the female suspect. 

Below are the description and images of the suspects provided by Austin Police.

Suspect 1 

Austin Police described the first suspect as a Hispanic female between 25 and 40-years-old. She has tattoos on one arm, both thighs and on the side of her torso. She was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, blue jean shorts, and gray and white Nikes, according to police. 

Suspect 2

Police said the second suspect is a Black male between 30 and 40-years old. He is approximately 5-foot 8-inches to 6-foot-1 tall and has a stocky build. The man has a tattoo on his arm and was last seen wearing a white “Jordan” T-shirt, blue jeans and gray shoes, Austin police said. 

Both suspects fled the scene in a light-colored van or SUV after taking the victim’s personal belongings, APD said.

Anyone with information on this incident should contact APD’s Robbery Unit at 512-974-5092. You can submit an anonymous tip through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477.

A $1,000 reward may be available for any information that leads to an arrest.