Police are looking for a robbery suspect who struck a 7-Eleven employee

AUSTIN, Texas – Austin police are looking for two suspects in connection with a robbery at a 7-Eleven store in East Austin.

The incident occurred between 2:30 a.m. and 3 a.m. on October 11 at the 7-Eleven, located at 2020 East 7th Street.

Police say the suspects hid merchandise in the store and one suspect punched the store clerk when confronted.

The suspects are described as follows:

Suspect number 1

• Black male
• 25-35 years old
• 5′ 10″ long
• 170-180 pounds
• Black mustache and goatee
• Last seen wearing a white Fedora style hat, a red Washington Redskins jersey #15, red sweatpants, black and white shoes, and a unique green/orange patterned camo backpack.

Suspect #2

• Black female
• 25-35 years old
• 5′ 6″ long
• 140-160 pounds
• Last seen wearing a black ‘Live Generously’ T-shirt with red heart logo, black shorts and white shoes.

Anyone with information can contact APD’s theft unit at 512-974-5092. You can submit your tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or call 512-472-8477. A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for information leading to an arrest.