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. 

The HCSO says the suspect fled the scene in a white four door passenger car.

The sheriff’s office asks for anyone with information regarding the Christmas incident, identity of the persons or their whereabouts to contact Detective Brian Wahlert at 512-393-7343 or brian.wahlert@co.hays.tx.us. You can also contact Crime Stoppers anonymously by calling 1-800-324-8477 from anywhere in the U.S. or submit your information anonymously online to Tip Line: P3tips.com