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Police in Austin, Texas, are searching for a woman accused of drugging and robbing men between January 2022 and December 2023.
The Austin Police Department’s Robbery Unit is asking for the public’s help identifying the woman, who allegedly drugged male victims and stole their credit cards and cellphones.
“The credit cards and cellphones were then used to commit over $75,000 in fraudulent purchases and transactions,” the Austin Police Department said in a Wednesday press release.
The suspect would use banking applications on victims’ phones and make physical purchases using their credit cards, police said.
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Police in Austin, Texas, are searching for a suspect accused of drugging and robbing men between 2022 and 2023. (Austin PD)
Several incidents involving the suspect have been reported between January 2022 and December 2023 in Austin’s downtown Entertainment District.
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The suspect is described as a White female standing approximately 5 feet, 6 inches tall with a heavy build, blonde hair and makeup.
The suspect allegedly used the stolen items to make more than $75,000 in purchases. (Austin PD)
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Authorities are offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest in the case. Anyone with information is asked to call APD’s Robbery Unit at 512-974-5092 or submit tips anonymously on austincrimestoppers.org or by calling 512-472-8477.
Audrey Conklin is a digital reporter for Fox News Digital and FOX Business. Email tips to [email protected] or on Twitter at @audpants.