Armed Kidnapping Near UT-Austin Campus Reported

AUSTIN, TX — Police on Wednesday night responded to what they termed a kidnapping near the University of Texas at West Campus, saying a woman was forced into a car at gunpoint.

The incident occurred at around 7:45 p.m. in the area where 24th and San Antonio streets intersect, where a woman reportedly was forced into a car at gunpoint. UT-Austin police they were notified of the incident by the Austin Police Department at 8:05 p.m.

The last known direction of travel for the car was towards Guadalupe Street, police said. The suspect is described as a Hispanic man wearing a red hoodie and his vehicle is a black sedan, police said. A description of the victim was not provided.

Officials urged anyone with information to call 9-1-1 or the Austin Police Department at (512) 974-2000.

No further details were disclosed. Patch will update when more information is known.