Staff report

The Hays County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating three people who were involved in a burglary in Buda. 

According to a Hays County Sheriff’s Office press release, the burlgary occurred at 1;30 p.m. on March 19 in the area of Brandon’s Way in the Shadow Creek subdivision. 

One suspect is described as a Hispanic female standing 5’4″ in height and weighing approximately 110 to 120 pounds. The female suspect has brown hair, brown eyes and was wearing a pink shirt with blue jeans and white shoes. 

One of two male suspects is described as a Hispanic male standing 5’5″ in height and weighing 160 to 170 pounds. The man has brown hair, brown eyes and was wearing a white t-shirt, blue jeans and white shoes. 

A second male suspect, a White male, was described as 5’8″ tall. The suspect was wearing a mask on his face, had on a blue shirt with green stripes, blue jeans and white shoes. 

According to Hays County Lt. Jeri Skrocki, a woman was checking on a residence for sale when she was confronted by the three suspects upon entering the residence. The woman was physically assaulted during the incident. Skrocki said the woman suffered minor injuries. 

It’s believed the residence was targeted by the suspects. 

Anyone with information regarding this case should contact the Hays County Sheriff’s Office at 512-393-7896 and ask to speak with the Criminal Investigations Division or you may contact the Hays County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-324-TIPS (8477). You may also submit your information electronically from the link on the Hays County Crime Stoppers website or by using the free “TipSubmit” application from a smart phone. Should your information lead to the arrest and indictment of the suspect(s), you will be eligible for a CASH reward of up to $1,000. All calls are confidential and callers will remain anonymous. You do not have to give your name and you will not have to testify in court.