Suspects Sought After Outlets Robbery

Round Rock police are searching for several suspects after a midday robbery at Marc Robinson Jewelers inside Round Rock Premium Outlets on Tuesday, April 21. (roundrocktexas.gov) Officers were dispatched at about 12:47 p.m. to a robbery in progress, and employees told police the group came in carrying hammers and smashed glass display cases. Police said the suspects grabbed jewelry and ran before officers arrived. (roundrocktexas.gov) Investigators said the suspects got away in a dark sport utility vehicle that had been reported stolen. Round Rock police later found that vehicle abandoned near the outlet mall. (roundrocktexas.gov; fox7austin.com) Police said no serious injuries were reported, but the case is being handled as an armed robbery and the suspects remained at large as of Wednesday, April 22. Surveillance images released by investigators show multiple people inside the store during the theft. (roundrocktexas.gov; kxan.com) The store targeted was Marc Robinson Jewelers, a jewelry retailer at the outlet center off Interstate 35 in Round Rock. The robbery happened in the middle of the business day at one of the region’s busiest shopping destinations. (roundrocktexas.gov; premiumoutlets.com) Round Rock police asked anyone who recognizes the suspects or has information about the robbery to contact Detective Jason Birkhead at 512-671-2896 or jbirkhead@roundrocktexas.gov. The department is also accepting anonymous tips through its tip portal. (roundrocktexas.gov; roundrocktexas.gov)