Austin PD Seeks Help ID'ing Suspect In Sex Assault Crime

Austin TX

14 May, 2021

4:02 PM

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AUSTIN, TX — Austin police is seeking the public's help in finding a person linked to a sexual assault that took place Tuesday in North Austin. The man, who was last seen riding a blue bicycle with red paint, approached the victim's car around 4:45 a.m. Tuesday in the 5300 block of North Interstate Highway-35. The man physically and sexually assaulted the victim before fleeing the scene. The person was able to escape from the man and call police, authorities said. The man is identified to be about 5 foot 9 inches to 6 feet tall and was last seen wearing shorts and a white muscle shirt. Austin police said the man is identified to be about 5 foot 9 inches to 6 feet tall and was last seen wearing shorts and a white muscle shirt. (Courtesy of Austin Police Department) Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the APD Sex Crimes Unit at 512-974-5230, Crime Stoppers at 512-472-TIPS, submit a tip on the Crime Stoppers website or use the Crime Stoppers app. All information is anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000, officials said. If you or someone you know has been impacted by sexual violence, you can seek support from APD Victim Services (512-974-5037) or SAFE (512-267-7233). Please call 911 if you at any time feel concerned for your safety.