Austin Police Seek Help Identifying Suspects in South Austin Clinic Car Theft

Authorities are looking for a male and female suspect involved in a vehicle theft at a medical clinic.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 5:07pm

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The Austin Police Department's Auto Theft Unit is seeking the public's assistance in identifying two suspects involved in a vehicle theft that occurred on Sunday at a South Austin clinic. Police responded to a report of a stolen vehicle at the Encompass Health Clinic, where a male suspect was seen checking door handles in the employee parking area before stealing a vehicle with the assistance of a female suspect.

Why it matters

Vehicle thefts are an ongoing concern in the Austin area, with the city seeing an increase in such crimes in recent years. This incident at a medical clinic highlights the potential for such crimes to occur in public spaces and the need for vigilance and community cooperation to help identify and apprehend the perpetrators.

The details

According to the police report, the first suspect is described as a Hispanic male with dark hair, a goatee, and a large chest tattoo. The second suspect is a Hispanic female in her late teens or early 20s with long, dark hair. The two suspects were seen stealing a vehicle from the employee parking area of the Encompass Health Clinic in South Austin.

  • The incident occurred on Sunday, January 18, 2026 around 6:54 p.m.

The players

Austin Police Department's Auto Theft Unit

The law enforcement unit responsible for investigating vehicle thefts in the Austin area.

Encompass Health Clinic

The medical clinic located at 330 W. Ben White Blvd. SVRD WB in South Austin where the vehicle theft took place.

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What’s next

The Austin Police Department is actively investigating the incident and is asking for the public's help in identifying the two suspects involved. The Auto Theft Unit will continue to work on the case and provide updates as they become available.

The takeaway

This incident serves as a reminder for businesses and individuals to remain vigilant about securing their vehicles and reporting any suspicious activity to the authorities. Collaboration between law enforcement and the community is crucial in addressing vehicle theft and other property crimes in the Austin area.