Mayor Kirk Watson, City Of Austin | Facebook
Mayor Kirk Watson, City Of Austin | Facebook
The Austin Police Department (APD) Sex Crimes Unit is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an attempted sexual assault case. The incident occurred on Sunday, July 21, 2024, around 5 p.m. on the Ann & Roy Butler trail parallel to the 1700 block of South Lakeshore Boulevard.
According to police reports, the suspect approached a victim walking on the trail and asked for the time in Spanish. When the victim showed the time on their cell phone screen, the suspect grabbed them by the arms, threw them to the ground, began touching them inappropriately, and attempted to sexually assault them.
The APD has released a sketch of the suspect and is urging anyone with information to contact their Sex Crimes Unit at 512-974-5095. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477. A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for information leading to an arrest.
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