Austin police ask for public’s help identifying two suspects in South Austin clinic car theft

Vehicle stolen from employee parking area near Ben White Boulevard, police say

Austin police are asking the public to help identify two people suspected of stealing a vehicle from a South Austin medical clinic earlier this month.

The incident is listed under case number 26-0181127. Police said the theft occurred on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at about 6:54 p.m. at the Encompass Health Clinic at 330 W. Ben White Blvd. (service road, westbound). A public information release about the case was issued on January 29, 2026.

What investigators say happened

Police said officers responded to a report of a stolen vehicle and later determined the theft began in the clinic’s employee parking area. Investigators said a male suspect was seen checking door handles before taking a vehicle. Police said a second suspect was involved in the theft.

Authorities have not publicly released the make, model, or license plate of the stolen vehicle, and no injuries were reported in the information made public. Police have also not announced whether the vehicle has been recovered or whether the suspects have been linked to other thefts.

Suspect descriptions released by police

• Suspect 1: Hispanic male; dark hair; goatee; large chest tattoo.
• Suspect 2: Hispanic female; late teens or early 20s; long, dark hair.

How to report information

Police said anyone with information that could help identify the suspects can contact the department’s Auto Theft unit by email at [email protected]. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Capital Area Crime Stoppers by phone at 512-472-8477. Police said a reward of up to $1,000 may be available for information that leads to an arrest.

Police said the investigation centers on identifying two suspects who allegedly stole a vehicle after checking door handles in an employee parking area.

The case remains under investigation.