Austin Police Seek Suspect in String of East Austin Business Burglaries
By Stephanie Gonzalez
Fri, October 30, 2026 at 10:30 PM
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According to the Austin Police Department, the burglaries occurred between March and October 2026, including at The Dainty Dillo, located at 3201 E. Cesar Chavez St. (Photo: APD)
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AUSTIN, Texas —
Austin police are asking for the public's help identifying a man suspected of breaking into several East Austin businesses and stealing money from safes and cash registers.
According to the Austin Police Department, the burglaries occurred between March and October 2026, including at The Dainty Dillo, located at 3201 E. Cesar Chavez St.
Investigators said the suspect targeted multiple businesses, stealing cash from safes and registers.
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APD described the suspect as a Black man between 20 and 30 years old, approximately 6 feet tall, with an athletic build. He was seen wearing a dark blue or black hooded jacket with white stripes running down the sleeves.
Police released surveillance images of the suspect in hopes that someone may recognize him.
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Anyone with information is asked to contact APD's Commercial Burglary Unit at [EMAIL_REDACTED]. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Capital Area Crime Stoppers or by calling [PHONE_REDACTED]. A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for information leading to an arrest.