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AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department said it was searching for a suspect in connection with a south Austin aggravated robbery that occurred Oct. 13.
APD said the robbery occurred between 9:10 – 9:30 p.m. at a Dollar General, located at 9600 Menchaca Road.
According to police, the suspect, who was described as a Black man in his 30s or 40s, entered the store and threatened the employees while holding them at gunpoint until the store’s time-delayed safe opened. Police said the suspect left the scene with an undisclosed amount of money.
According to APD, the suspect was last seen wearing:
- Black baseball-style cap
- Blue long-sleeve shirt
- Dark pants
- Grey/white shoes
- Mask
- Gloves
APD asked that anyone with information contact APD’s Robbery unit at 512-974-5092. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477.