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Police seeking Jones on aggravated robbery charge
AUSTIN (AP) -- Texas freshman defensive tackle Andre Jones was being sought Thursday on an aggravated robbery charge in connection with an incident that landed a former Longhorns player in jail last weekend, police said.
An arrest warrant was issued for Jones accusing him of aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon, a first-degree felony, Austin Police Department spokeswoman Laura Albrecht said. Bond was set at $40,000.
Jones was not in police custody Thursday afternoon. Police were communicating with his attorney, Albrecht said.
University of Texas athletics officials had no immediate comment.
"We're aware of the situation and gathering information," said UT athletics spokesman Nick Voinis.
The Longhorns begin their fall football practices Monday.
Jones, a 6-foot-5, 295-pound graduate of El Paso Andress, was a top high school recruit.
Robert Joseph, a sophomore safety who was suspended last month and then announced plans to transfer, was arrested Saturday and charged with the same offense.
The two are accused in arrest documents of a holdup last Friday at an Austin apartment complex where a 14-year-old and another victim were present.
Joseph is accused of displaying a weapon, and Jones indicated that he had a gun, Albrecht said. Cash, video game equipment and cell phones were stolen, she said.
Jones was identified through a witness, the University of Texas football roster and a photo lineup, Albrecht said.
Police seeking Jones on aggravated robbery charge
AUSTIN (AP) -- Texas freshman defensive tackle Andre Jones was being sought Thursday on an aggravated robbery charge in connection with an incident that landed a former Longhorns player in jail last weekend, police said.
An arrest warrant was issued for Jones accusing him of aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon, a first-degree felony, Austin Police Department spokeswoman Laura Albrecht said. Bond was set at $40,000.
Jones was not in police custody Thursday afternoon. Police were communicating with his attorney, Albrecht said.
University of Texas athletics officials had no immediate comment.
"We're aware of the situation and gathering information," said UT athletics spokesman Nick Voinis.
The Longhorns begin their fall football practices Monday.
Jones, a 6-foot-5, 295-pound graduate of El Paso Andress, was a top high school recruit.
Robert Joseph, a sophomore safety who was suspended last month and then announced plans to transfer, was arrested Saturday and charged with the same offense.
The two are accused in arrest documents of a holdup last Friday at an Austin apartment complex where a 14-year-old and another victim were present.
Joseph is accused of displaying a weapon, and Jones indicated that he had a gun, Albrecht said. Cash, video game equipment and cell phones were stolen, she said.
Jones was identified through a witness, the University of Texas football roster and a photo lineup, Albrecht said.
