Austin police searching for knife wielding suspect connected to multiple burglaries

(Austin PD)
Published: Jun. 13, 2024 at 10:01 PM CDT

AUSTIN, Texas (KWTX) - The Austin Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a knife wielding suspect they believe to be connected to multiple burglaries.

The break-ins started on June 7 at 5 p.m. at a home in the 1600 block of Chatham Avenue and the suspect broke into the home while holding a knife during one of the burglaries, Austin police say.

A preliminary investigation shows that the suspect may live near the Windsor Park area, according to police.

Police describe the suspect as a 5′6″ to 5′8″ tall Hispanic man with tattoos on both arms in his 20s.

Anyone with information is asked to call Austin police at 512-974-6941.