Crime & Safety

In Case You Missed it: Assault of 2 Women in East Austin

Police are searching for a suspect that assaulted two women. One of the incidents took place on a bike trail.

Austin police are on the hunt for a man suspected of assaulting two females in separate incidents.

The suspect rode off on a bike after assaulting a woman on Nov. 10 at 9:30 a.m. on Pedernales Street. He attempted to assault another woman on the Hike and Bike Trail between Pedernales and Llano Streets on Nov. 30 at 11:00 a.m., but fled on foot after the victim fought back.

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The suspect is described as a Hispanic male in his early 20s who has short brown hair and is around 6 feet tall. Anyone with information is asked to call the Sex Crimes tip line at 512-974-5230. Police are calling for caution on the Hike and Bike trails.

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