Albany Officers Apprehend Suspect in Armed Robbery Turned Assault

Early Sunday morning, on May 12, 2024, Albany Officers responded to an Aggravated Assault incident in the 100 block of S. Front Street. The incident, initially an armed robbery, escalated into an assault.

Upon arrival, officers spotted a male subject hiding between cars at the scene. Despite the suspect’s attempt to flee, law enforcement managed to apprehend him.

The suspect has been identified as Gregory Austin and has been taken into custody.

Austin is facing charges of Aggravated Assault and three counts of Terrorist Threat, with the possibility of further charges pending.