Austin Police Seek Suspect in Lamar Robbery
Detectives are looking for a man who assaulted another man and stole his belongings on North Lamar Boulevard.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Property Crime
Austin police are seeking a suspect in a robbery and assault that occurred at approximately 1:55 p.m. on Friday, October 9, in the 5600 block of North Lamar Boulevard. The suspect assaulted the male victim before stealing his belongings.
Why it matters
Detectives believe the suspect frequents the area near North Lamar Boulevard and West Koenig Lane, and the public is asked to help identify him. Information from anonymous tips may lead to an arrest in the case.
The suspect remains at large and is described as a white man with a muscular build and a mustache, last seen in a black sleeveless shirt, black shorts, a black hat, and gray shoes. A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for information leading to an arrest.
The players
Capital Area Crime Stoppers
Capital Area Crime Stoppers is a community crime-tip program that accepts anonymous information to help solve local crimes in the Austin area.
The details
The robbery involved an assault on the male victim, after which the suspect stole his belongings. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Capital Area Crime Stoppers.
Timeline
Friday, October 9, approximately 1:55 p.m.: Robbery and assault occurred on North Lamar Boulevard.
Legal Context
Capital Area Crime Stoppers operates as the anonymous tip channel the case relies on to identify suspects in the Austin area. Cases like this one depend on that channel because the suspect remains unidentified and the investigation has not yet produced an arrest.
Residents near North Lamar Boulevard and West Koenig Lane are asked to report any information about the suspect to Capital Area Crime Stoppers. Anonymous tips may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 if they lead to an arrest.
The takeaway
Anonymous tips are a practical way for residents to help solve local crimes without revealing their identity. Anyone with information about this case can contact Capital Area Crime Stoppers.
Further reading
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