AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Police Department (APD) is asking the public for assistance in locating two men connected with an aggravated robbery.
On Jan. 13, APD responded to a call at 9:34 p.m. regarding an aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon outside of a home located in the 9600 block of New Foundland Drive in North Austin.
According to reports, the two men pulled out a firearm and "pistol-whipped" the victim in his driveway. After hitting the victim, one of the suspects began kicking the victim while attempting to take his belongings. The suspects later left the man's home in a red Nissan SUV and headed north.
The photos included below were taken at a nearby convince store before the crime occurred.
Police described the first suspect as a man with a thin-to-medium build who is between 5 feet, 7 inches and 5 feet, 10 inches tall. He was last seen wearing a blue hoodie with "Blaze" written on the front, glasses, running shoes and dark cargo pants.
Police did not provide a photo of the second suspect, but said he has a similar physical description as the first suspect. He was last seen wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt, dark pants, a hat and a mask.
The red Nissan SUV can be seen below:
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact APD's Robbery Unit at 512-974-5092. Residents can also submit an anonymous tip through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers website or by calling 512-472-8477.
A reward upwards of $1,000 may be available for anyone with information that leads to an arrest.