FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE November 9, 2020
Contact: Public Information Office, (512) 974-5017
APD Seeking Public’s Assistance in Aggravated Sexual Assault case
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MEDIA: An investigator from the APD Sex Crimes Unit will be available at APD Headquarters (715 E. 8th) at 4:00 p.m. today to provide a briefing on this case. RSVP to PIO if you plan to attend.
Case: 20-3140346
Date: November 9th, 2020
Time: Estimated to have occurred between 5:00am -5:20am .
Location: 1600 block E 7th Street (South alley)
The Austin Police Department Sex Crimes Unit is seeking information regarding an aggravated sexual assault that occurred on Monday November 9, 2020 at approximately 5:00 A.M. The victim was walking in the street near the South alley of the 1600 block E. 7th Street when the suspect approached the victim on foot and physically attacked her. The suspect then sexually assaulted the victim before fleeing on foot.
The identity of the suspect is unknown at this time. He is described as:
- Possibly Hispanic/medium skin tone,
- Approximately 25-35 years of age,
- Estimated 5’6 to 5’10,
- Short black hair,
- Possibly with a beard or black surgical mask,
- Approximately 160-180 pounds (thin build with “pudgy” stomach)
- Last seen wearing jeans with visible gray boxer shorts, a black t-shirt, dark colored belt, and dark colored shoes.
See video of the suspect walking below
https://youtu.be/n07DalIlFiQ
See below photos of suspect
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call APD Sex Crimes at 512-974-5095. You may also contact Crime Stoppers at 512-472-TIPS or text "Tip 103" + your message to CRIMES or use the new Crime Stoppers App. You can also submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android. |