The Austin Police Department is asking for help identifying three robbery suspects accused of stealing alcohol and injuring a 7-Eleven employee on May 31. The incident occurred at approximately 2:50 a.m. at the 411 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd location.
According to police, the three suspects entered the store, stole alcohol, and ran for the exit when an employee intervened. During the altercation, the employee was tackled, resulting in injuries.
The first suspect is described as a white male with a medium build, approximately 18-25 years old, wearing a black T-shirt with "Gutwrench" printed on it, along with a chain necklace and wallet chain.
The second suspect is identified as a Hispanic male with a medium build, also around 18-25 years old, who has a tattoo on his right forearm.
The third suspect's description is less detailed, but he is believed to be either white or Hispanic, thin-built, and approximately 18-25 years old.
Anyone with information about the suspects' identities can contact APD's Robbery Unit at (512) 974-5092. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling (512) 472-8477, where a reward of up to $1,000 may be available for information leading to an arrest.
Background: The incident occurred at approximately 2:50 a.m. on May 31, and the suspects are accused of stealing alcohol from the store. This is not the first robbery reported in Central Austin this year, but details about previous incidents were unavailable due to lack of sources.