Man Posing As Police Officer Rapes Victim During Traffic Stop

HOUSTON, TX — Police are looking for a man who they say posed as a police officer and comitted an aggravated sexually assault.

The incident happened at about 3 a.m. on April 2 in the 9900 block of Sugar Branch Drive, in southwest Houston.

Investigators said the man stopped the car, forced the victim out of their car, handcuffed them, and drove to a remote area where the alleged police officer sexually assaulted the victim. (Want to get daily updates about traffic news and other events going on in your area? Sign up for the free Houston Patch morning newsletter.)

The suspect is a light-skinned black man believed to be in his late 20s to early 40s, with a muscular build, 6-feet tall and about 240 pounds, KPRC reported.

The man was driving a black Ford Crown Victoria four-door with emergency lights on top and white lettering on the sides and back, KTRK reported.

A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for information that leads to the arrest and charging of the person responsible.

Anyone with information about the case is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 713-222-8477.

Image: HPD Sketch

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