Police Seek South Lamar Robbery Suspect
The suspect allegedly threatened an employee at 4001 S. Lamar Blvd. before fleeing the scene on foot on Oct. 10.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Property Crime
Austin police are searching for a robbery suspect who threatened an employee and threw bottles of wine at a store located at 4001 S. Lamar Blvd. on Oct. 10. The incident occurred in the afternoon, and investigators are asking for the public's assistance in identifying the individual.
Why it matters
Business employees and shoppers in the South Lamar area should remain aware of their surroundings following this incident. While authorities work to identify the suspect, the case serves as a reminder for residents to report suspicious behavior directly to local law enforcement.
APD released a report regarding a robbery involving a male suspect aged 20 to 30 who fled the scene on foot. The current investigation remains active, with the suspect's identity and whereabouts still unknown.
The players
Austin Police Department
The local law enforcement agency responsible for investigating criminal activity within the city.
Capital Area Crime Stoppers
An organization that accepts anonymous tips from the public to assist in solving local crimes.
The details
The suspect, described as a Hispanic male with short, shaved balding black hair, allegedly made verbal threats to a store employee before throwing wine bottles. He was last seen wearing a black T-shirt, gray shorts, black sandals, and a red and black Adidas backpack. Those with information regarding the incident can contact the APD Robbery tip line at (512) 974-5092.
Timeline
The robbery occurred on Oct. 10, 2026, at 4:40 p.m.
The Texas Context
This report follows the standard public safety communication protocols used by the Austin Police Department to notify the neighborhood of criminal activity. It reflects the ongoing effort to manage property crime through community-led identification.
Residents who frequent the retail shops near 4001 S. Lamar Blvd. are encouraged to review the suspect description provided by police. If you recognize the individual or have information, you can provide an anonymous tip to help resolve the case.
The takeaway
Maintain awareness of store environments in the South Lamar corridor and report any matching leads to APD. For anonymous reporting, contact Capital Area Crime Stoppers at (512) 472-8477.
Further reading
For more on how local authorities track incidents across the city, see our guide on Property Crime.
More information
Submit tips through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers submission portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KXAN.
