Staff report
The Hays County Sheriff's Office is searching for a suspect who kicked in the door of a residence in the Oak Forest subdivision May 28 and robbed a homeowner at gunpoint.
According to a Hays County press release, deputies were dispatched to an address in the 200 block of Oak Forest Drive in Buda for a "Burglary in Progress Call" at 10:15 a.m.
When deputies arrived, a homeowner told authorities his front door had been kicked in by an unknown man with a handgun. The suspect confronted the homeowner and demanded money from him while holding a pistol to his head. The suspect stole property, including cash and a wallet, along with the victim's cell phone. The suspect fled in an unknown direction from the residence and no vehicle description was readily available.
The victim notified a neighbor of the incident, who called 911 to report the crime. The victim's alarm company also notified authoriites of the break-in.
The suspect is described as a black male, approximately six feet tall with a medium build and short hair. He was waering a red and black jacket, dark, possibly black, pants and dark colored shoes. The suspect was also armed with a semi-automatic handgun.
Anyone with information regarding this case should call the Hays County Sheriff's Office at 512-393-7896 and speak with the Criminal Investigations Division or you may contact the Hays County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-324-TIPS (8477). Remember, you may also submit information electronically from the link on the Hays County Crime Stoppers website or by using the free “TipSubmit” application from a smart phone. Information leading to the arrest and indictment of criminal suspect(s) may 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.
