***Updated to reflect APD release issued on 10/17/2019 at 11:33 a.m. stating victim did not cooperate with officers and suspect found not to be armed and was released.
Summary:
At 1:45 PM on 10/16/19, the Austin Police Department alerted UTPD to a report of Armed Robbery at 709 W. 22nd Street.
University Police responded to the West Campus Liquor Store to assist Austin Police Department with a reported armed robbery. The victim was reported to be a UT Student. Austin Police officers arrived on scene to assist the complainant.
According to Austin police, "the complainant was uncooperative and refused to provide a statement. The complainant said the subject was armed, but no gun was located on the subject nor in the vehicle. There are no suspects in this case since the complainant does not wish to continue or cooperate with the investigation. The subject was released from the scene. A party involved admitted this was over drugs. No injuries were reported."
See full statement below.
If You Have Any Information:
- The Austin Police Department is actively investigating this incident. Call APD at 512-974-2000 if you have any information about this incident.
Campus Resources:
Student Emergency Services supports students who have been or know someone who has been a victim of a crime on or off campus. For those services, please visit the student emergency services page.
The Victims Advocate Network supports UT employees, staff, students, and visitors who have been the victim of a crime. For more information, visit the Victims Advocate Network page.