by: Brian Murray

Posted: Jun 29, 2026 / 06:38 PM CDT

Updated: Jun 29, 2026 / 06:38 PM CDT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department is asking the community for help in locating three people involved in a May 31 robbery at a 7-Eleven at 411 W. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.

Three suspects allegedly entered the gas station at 2:50 a.m. and ran for the exit while stealing alcohol, according to an APD press release. A store clerk tried to intervene and was tackled, resulting in significant injuries, police said.

If anyone has information, APD is requesting they contact APD’s Robbery Unit at 512-974-5092. You may submit an anonymous tip through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477.

A reward up to $1,000 is being offered for information that leads to an arrest.

AUSTIN, Texas – CapMetro will be suspending evening fares on July 4th to help Central Texans celebrate Independence Day.

What they’re saying:

Fares will be suspended beginning at 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 4.

CapMetro will also be operating a modified holiday schedule, including:

• Sunday-level bus service
• Saturday-level Rail service
• Regular Pickup service
• No UT Shuttle, Night Owl or Express service

For those looking to celebrate at Auditorium Shores for Austin’s annual Austin Symphony Orchestra July 4 Concert & Fireworks, CapMetro will have several bus routes available:

CapMetro says that after the concert and fireworks show, members of its team will be at the Vic Mathias Auditorium Shores Station, and South 1st and Riverside to help customers get home. 

Riders can also use the Transit app to plan their trip home.

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