Austin Police Seek Suspects in Elderly Fraud Cases Totaling More Than $50K

AUSTIN, Texas — Detectives with the Austin Police Department are asking for the public’s help identifying suspects connected to multiple elderly fraud cases involving stolen wallets and fraudulent bank withdrawals.

Investigators said newly submitted evidence linked the female suspect from a previously released case to another incident that occurred Feb. 25, 2026, at the Randalls grocery store.

According to detectives, the suspect allegedly stole a victim’s wallet from her purse while the victim was shopping.

Authorities said the suspect and a male person of interest later visited Chase Bank, Wells Fargo, and Best Buy locations, where they allegedly defrauded the victim of more than $50,000.

Police described the female suspect as a white woman between her early 60s and early 70s, weighing approximately 160 pounds, with medium-length gray hair and glasses.

The male person of interest was described as a white man in his 30s or 40s with a heavy build.

Investigators said the suspects were believed to be driving a white Mazda SUV.

The newly linked case follows an earlier incident from Feb. 23, 2026, in which investigators said the same female suspect used stolen bank cards, account information, and a fake ID bearing the victim’s information alongside the suspect’s photograph to withdraw more than $20,000 from multiple banks, including two Frost Bank locations.

Authorities believe the victim’s wallet in that case was also stolen while shopping.

Detectives reminded residents to remain alert while shopping and advised people to keep purses zipped, secured to their bodies or shopping carts, and never unattended.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Austin Crime Stoppers at 512-472-8477 or submit tips anonymously through Austin Crime Stoppers. Officials said rewards of up to $1,000 may be available for information leading to an arrest.