AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department is asking for the public's help identifying a suspect detectives believe is connected to a series of burglaries that happened in east Austin earlier this month.
APD said the burglaries happened on June 7 around 5 p.m. in the 1600 block of Chatham Avenue.
Police said during one of the burglaries, the suspect broke into a home in the area holding a knife. Preliminary investigation revealed he may live near the Windsor Park area.
The suspect is described as a Hispanic man in his 20s, approximately 5'6" to 5'8" in height. He has "distinctive tattoos" on both arms, according to APD.
APD is searching for the suspect accused in burglaries that happened on June 7 around 5 p.m. in the 1600 block of Chatham Avenue. (Photo courtesy: Austin Police Department) APD is searching for the suspect accused in burglaries that happened on June 7 around 5 p.m. in the 1600 block of Chatham Avenue. (Photo courtesy: Austin Police Department) APD is searching for the suspect accused in burglaries that happened on June 7 around 5 p.m. in the 1600 block of Chatham Avenue. (Photo courtesy: Austin Police Department) APD is searching for the suspect accused in burglaries that happened on June 7 around 5 p.m. in the 1600 block of Chatham Avenue. (Photo courtesy: Austin Police Department) APD is searching for the suspect accused in burglaries that happened on June 7 around 5 p.m. in the 1600 block of Chatham Avenue. (Photo courtesy: Austin Police Department) APD is searching for the suspect accused in burglaries that happened on June 7 around 5 p.m. in the 1600 block of Chatham Avenue. (Photo courtesy: Austin Police Department)
Anyone with any information should contact APD's Burglary unit at 512-974-6941. You may also submit your tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477.
