Austin Police Search for Duo in South Austin Car Theft

Authorities say a man and woman were involved in the theft from an employee parking lot.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 10:23am

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The Austin Police Department is searching for two suspects in connection with a vehicle theft that occurred on January 18 around 7 p.m. at the Encompass Health Clinic in south Austin. Police say a man was seen checking door handles in the employee parking area before stealing a vehicle, and he was accompanied by a woman.

Why it matters

Vehicle thefts are an ongoing concern in the Austin area, with the city seeing a rise in such crimes in recent years. This incident highlights the need for vigilance and security measures in commercial and workplace parking lots to protect employees and their property.

The details

According to the police report, the first suspect is described as a Hispanic man with dark hair, a goatee, and a large chest tattoo. The second suspect is described as a Hispanic woman in her late teens or early 20s with long, dark hair. Authorities are asking anyone with information about the suspects or the incident to contact the APD Auto Theft unit or submit an anonymous tip through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program.

  • The vehicle theft occurred around 7 p.m. on January 18, 2026.

The players

Austin Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the vehicle theft incident.

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What’s next

Authorities are continuing to investigate the incident and search for the two suspects. They are encouraging anyone with information to come forward.

The takeaway

This case underscores the importance of workplace and commercial property owners taking proactive security measures to protect their employees and customers from vehicle theft and other crimes.