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Austin Police Seek Public Help After Violent 7‑Eleven Robbery

Police say public tips from released photos could lead to arrests.

Overview

  • The robbery, which occurred on Sunday, May 31 around 2:50 a.m., involved three suspects who entered the 7-Eleven at 411 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., stole alcohol and violently tackled a clerk, causing significant injuries.
  • APD’s Robbery Unit released photos and detailed descriptions of three males about 18–25 years old to aid identification, noting a black 'Gutwrench' T-shirt, a chain and a wallet chain on one suspect and a right forearm tattoo on another.
  • Investigators assigned case number 26-1510278 and are urging anyone with information to contact APD’s Robbery Unit at 512-974-5092 or submit anonymous tips through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers program.
  • A reward of up to $1,000 is being offered for information that leads to an arrest and police say the case remains active with no arrests reported so far.
  • Local news coverage has amplified the police appeal, a step that can prompt more community tips and increase vigilance near Central Austin convenience stores around the University area.