Crime & Safety
Arrest Made In E. 5th St. Aggravated Sexual Assault Case In City Of Austin
Govan's booking photo can be obtained from the Victoria County Jail.
September 2, 2021
An arrest has been made in the August 16 aggravated sexual assault that occurred in the 1000 Block of E. 5th St.
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On August 31, 2021, the Lonestar Fugitive Task Force and the Gulf Coast Violent Offender Fugitive Task Force took Deveon Sanford Govan into custody in Victoria, TX. He has been charged with aggravated sexual assault, aggravated kidnapping and robbery.
Govan’s booking photo can be obtained from the Victoria County Jail.
Initial Release from August 19, 2021:
Case: 2021-2280149
Date: Monday, August 16, 2021
Time: Approximately 2:30 a.m.
Location: 1011 E. 5th St.
Synopsis:
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The Austin Police Department (APD) is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in an aggravated sexual assault that occurred on Monday, August 16, 2021 at 1105 E. 5th St.
At approximately 2:30 a.m., the female victim was walking near E. 5th St. when the suspect followed her into the parking garage at the above location, attacked her and then fled the scene. The suspect was last seen near the 400 Block of Guadalupe St.
Suspect description:
- Black male
- Stocky build with a belly
- Taller than 5’ 2”
Last seen wearing:
- A white hat with the words “drilling team” on it
- Surgical mask – red/pink in color
- Blue jeans, white shoes, and a dark colored shirt
Detectives are asking anyone that lives or works in the area, has video footage during this timeframe, or may have witnessed anything related that could help identify the suspect to call the APD Sex Crimes Tip Line at 512-974-5095.
You can also contact the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 512-472-8477 (TIPS), or the Crime Stoppers app. You may remain anonymous. Information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. You can also submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, free on iPhone and Android.
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