Crime & Safety

Austin Police Seeking Suspect in Window Peeping Cases

The department needs the public's help to identify the man.

The suspect in multiple window peeping cases.
The suspect in multiple window peeping cases. (Austin Police Department)

The Austin Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying a suspect allegedly involved in several window peeping incidents across the city.

According to a Tuesday news release, two of the most recent incidents occurred at the same location in the 4000 block of Avenue C over the past two months.

The latest report took place on Feb. 17 at approximately 1:14 a.m. Police say the suspect returned to the same residence on March 4 at approximately 12:35 a.m.

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The department attached several surveillance photos of the suspect, who is a white male between 40-50 years old. Police estimate he is around 5'10"-6' tall and weighs about 190 pounds. The suspect has dark, medium-length hair and wears glasses with dark frames.

Additionally, surveillance video suggests the suspect drives a white, four-door Toyota Prius with a distinctive missing front right hubcap.

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The department is concerned because one of the surveillance footage stills shows the suspect's possible possession of a handgun during a prior encounter.

Anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspect or any related incidents should contact the Sergeant Hanna-Morris at the Special Victims Unit by calling 512-974-5068.

Anonymous tips can be submitted through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program at austincrimestoppers.org or by calling 512-472-8477.

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