Around 12:33 a.m. on April 7, 2024, UTPD officers responded to a report of suspicious activity outside the Jester West Residence Hall (201 E. 21st Street). Witnesses reported seeing a male suspect cutting bike locks and told him to stop. The suspect threatened the victims (UT-affiliated) and fled the scene with stolen property. No injuries were reported.
The suspect is described as a dark-skinned man. He was last seen wearing:
- Dark, hooded sweatshirt
- Ski mask
- Gray sweatpants
Because the suspect knowingly threatened the victims while theft was in progress, this incident is being investigated as a robbery.
The UTPD Investigations and Mitigation Division is actively investigating this incident. If you have any information about this crime, please call 512-471-4441 ext. 9, or email UTPD-IMD@austin.utexas.edu. You can also message us on the LiveSafe app (https://utex.as/livesafeut)
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