Hays County Sheriff’s Office searching for armed robbery suspect

The Hays County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect in a Christmas armed robbery in Dripping Springs. 

Officials says a male suspect entered the Corner Store of Drippings Springs — located at the intersection of Sawyer Ranch Road at U.S. Highway 290 — displayed a handgun and demanded money from the cashier at approximately 2:05 a.m. Wednesday. 

Police describe the suspect as a white male, approximately 6-foot-3, 200 pounds with a reddish blond beard. He was wearing a dark hoodie, dark sunglasses and a black beanie, officials say.