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APD Detectives Search for a Suspect Involved in Auto Theft

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Mayor Kirk Watson | City of Austin website

Mayor Kirk Watson | City of Austin website

Case: 23-0770397

Date: Saturday, March 18, 2023

Time: 5:44 a.m.

Location: 3700 block of Werner AvenueOn Saturday, March 18, 2023, at approximately 5:44 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a call reporting an Auto Theft in the 3700 block of Werner Avenue. A preliminary investigation revealed that two suspects broke into a Kia Soul and drove away with the vehicle.

The next day, APD officers responded to a single-vehicle crash in the 2000 block of Alamo Street. Officers at the scene located a white Kia Soul crashed into a home. Security cameras show one of the suspects running away from the car after it crashed. Shortly after, the images show two other vehicles (Kia Soul and possibly a Hyundai Elantra) leave the area at a high rate of speed. Detectives believe both vehicles were stolen.Case: 23-781210

Date: Sunday, March 19, 2023

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location: 2000 block of Alamo Street

Video: APD's Official YouTube Channel

 

The suspect/driver is described as:

  • Black male
  • Curly, black hair
  • Approximately 6’0” tall
  • Thin build
  • He was last seen wearing a black shirt, black pants, black socks, and purple sandals
Anyone with any information should contact the APD Auto Theft unit at atip@austintexas.gov. You may submit your tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477. A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for any information that leads to an arrest.

Original source can be found here.

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