There are no safe places

Some guy is going on a robbery spree in South Austin.

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Austin police are looking for a man who has robbed three GameStops and one Subway restaurant — all in the past four days.

The suspect started his robbery spree at a Subway in the 2200 block of W. Ben White Boulevard on Monday.

Over the next few days, he robbed the following GameStops:

Tuesday – GameStop, 4477 South Lamar Boulevard

Wednesday – GameStop, 5601 Brodie Lane #990 (in Sunset Valley)

Thursday – GameStop 13000 N IH 35

In all four cases, the suspect entered the business, showed the cashier a weapon and demanded money. It does not appear that the suspect stole any games or equipment from the GameStop’s.

The suspect is described as:

Hispanic male
Light skinned
Early to mid-20’s
5’8″ in height
160-170 lbs.
Short black hair
Scruffy beard
The suspect was last seen wearing a white t-shirt with lettering on the front and dark jeans.

If you notice the man in the picture, you are asked to call the Robbery tip line at (512) 974-5092, Crime Stoppers at (512) 472-TIPS or text “Tip 103” + your message to CRIMES. You may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000 if your tip leads to an arrest or charges being filed.

The one security camera picture of him? If the time/date is correct, it looks like the Lamar GameStop was robbed at 1:53 PM.

Many people have a belief that crime happens only in particular areas, in particular places, at particular times of day. True, statistically speaking there are areas, places, times of day that are more crime-filled than others. But no place is crime-free. All these places are in good neighborhoods, in “upscale” shopping centers, middle of the day, people around. Ask most people and most would consider it unthinkable for crime to happen here.

But it happens.

I say this not to scare folks, but to give folks reality. No place is truly safe, no place is crime-free. You have to be mindful always.

And if you have any information about these robberies or can identify the criminal, please notify the proper authorities.