Austin police need help finding two bank robbery suspect

Austin, Texas – The Austin PD needs your help in identifying a man suspected of robbing two banks.

The first robbery took place on January 26 at 3:40 pm at the Wells Fargo Hotel in South Congress near Riverside Dr. in South Austin.

The second incident occurred on February 6 at 1:45 pm at the Prosperity Bank on West North Loop Blvd. next to Burnet Road. in Central Austin.

Police say in both robberies, the suspect entered the bank, gave the cashier a note demanding money and threatening violence, and fled with the money.

The suspect is described as a black male in his 30s and 50s, about 6 feet tall and weighing between 240 and 250 pounds.

Police say that during the first robbery, the suspect was wearing:

Police say that during the second robbery, the suspect was wearing:

If you have any information, please call APD Robbery at 512-974-5092.

You can also submit your review anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or by calling 512-472-8477. A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for any information leading to an arrest.