2 Aggravated Robbery Suspects Sought By Austin Police

AUSTIN, TX — The Austin Police Department is requesting the community’s assistance with identifying two suspects involved in the aggravated robbery that occurred in September, officials said Wednesday.

The incident occurred on Wednesday, Sept. 2, just before 2:15 p.m. in a Rite Care Pharmacy located at 3706 Guadalupe St., according to a police advisory. One of the suspects entered the business while another stood by the door, police said, before the first man jumped over the counter into the work area.

The suspect pulled a gun on the employees before directing them to lie face down on the floor as he demanded opioids, according to the police account. The two suspects fled the scene after learning the pharmacy did not carry opioids, police said. No injuries were reported.

The first suspect is described as a man standing between six feet and six feet, two inches of slender build. He is believed to be between 20-25 years old and was last seen wearing a black hoodie with orange stripe running down each arm and across the chest, black “track pants with Nike swoop on the left lower leg and white top shoes. The second suspect was described as the same height and age range. He was last seen wearing a black zip-up hoodie, light colored “track pants” with elastic around the ankles and white high top shoes.

Surveillance camera images of both suspects were released by police in the hopes someone might recognize them and alert them to their whereabouts. Those with information are urged to call detectives at (512) 974-5092, Crime Stoppers at (512) 472-TIPS, submit a tip on the Crime Stoppers website or use the Crime Stoppers app. All information is anonymous and may be eligible for a reward up to $1,000, police added. Those with information also can submit tips anonymously through APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, which can be downloaded for free on iPhone and Android.