Case: 23-2830848 Date: Tuesday, October 9, 2023 Time: 2:08 p.m. Location: 1729 East Riverside Drive - Taqueria Piedra Grande #2 Taco Truck
The Austin Police Department (APD) Robbery Unit is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a robbery that occurred at Taqueria Piedra Grande #2 taco truck located at 1729 East Riverside Drive. The robbery happened on Tuesday, October 9, 2023, at approximately 2:08 p.m.
The suspect, whose description and photos are included below, entered the taco truck, held a knife to the employee's throat, demanded money, and threatened to kill her if she did not comply. The suspect is described as:
- White male
- Approximately 19-24 years of age
- Tall
- Red hair
- Approximately 160-180 lbs.
- He was last seen wearing a tan and green baseball cap, blue plaid shirt, dark Shorts, running shoes, and dark sunglasses
Anyone with any information should contact APD's Robbery unit at 512-974-5092. 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.
