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The Austin Police Department Graffiti Unit is asking for the public’s help in finding a suspect who was pictured vandalizing the newly opened Austin Central Library’s café.

According to police the suspect spray painted the windows and caused more than $1,000 in damages to the library.

It happened on Oct. 28., around 10 p.m. police said.

Police said the suspect arrived at the library and was wrapped in a white bed comforter.

Police describe the suspect as being a white man, weighing around 175 pounds, having short brown hair and being in his mid-20’s.

According to police the suspect was wearing a black long sleeve shirt, with tan khaki shorts and black sneakers. He was also carrying a red pink backpack.


Anyone with information related to the identity of this person is encouraged to contact Detective Monroe by phone at (512) 974-5791.