Police are looking for 2 suspects accused of robbing the Lucky Lounge at gunpoint

AUSTIN, Texas – The Austin Police Department (APD) is asking for help in finding two suspects in a robbery South Austin business last month.

Police said that on Oct. 16, at approximately 3:04 a.m., officers responded to the Lucky Lounge at 11530 Menchaca Road in reference to a robbery.

The suspects entered the store armed with a semi-automatic handgun. When they got inside, one of the suspects pointed a gun at a customer’s face and took her purse. The same suspect then robbed the cashier at gunpoint.

The second suspect remained at the door as a guard.

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Police described the first suspect as a black man in his mid-to-late 20s with a thin build. He was last seen wearing black pants, white shoes and a black hoodie.

The second suspect was described as a male with a muscular build. He was last seen wearing skinny jeans, black shoes and a gray hoodie.

Anyone with information should contact the APD Robbery Unit at 512-974-5092. You can submit your tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stopper 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.