East Austin Burglary Suspect Sought in Series of Business Break-Ins
Austin police are asking for the public’s help identifying an East Austin burglary suspect tied to a string of business break-ins between March and October 2026.
The Austin Police Department’s Commercial Burglary Unit said the man targeted several East Austin businesses and stole money from their safes and cash registers. Police listed The Dainty Dillo at 3201 E Cesar Chavez Street as the location in the case, which carries number 26-2790466.
Detectives said the suspect covered his face in every burglary by scrunching a hoodie over it.
Suspect description
Police described the suspect this way:
- Black male
- Athletic build
- 20 to 30 years old
- Approximately 6 feet tall
- Dark-colored (blue or black) hooded jacket with white stripes running down the sleeves
The department did not say how many businesses the suspect hit. It also did not say how much money he took.
How to submit a tip
Anyone with information can email the Commercial Burglary Unit at APDCommercialBurglary@austintexas.gov.
People who want to stay anonymous can submit a tip through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program at austincrimestoppers.org or by calling (512) 472-8477. Read more about Crime Stoppers tips on our site.
A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for information that leads to an arrest, according to police.
Police announced the request Friday, October 30.
