Sexual Assault Of Austin Teen Sparks Suspect Search

AUSTIN, TX — Police seek help from the public in locating a "person of interest" in a 2017 case involving the sexual assault of a minor, officials said this week.

The case dates to Dec. 27, 2017 when the incident occurred at around 1 p.m. along the 6600 block of Ed Bluestein Boulevard. Police accuse a man believed to be Terry McVade, 39, of forcing his way into a residence before they said a teenager was sexually assaulted.

Despite the age of the case, police said they have since been actively investigating. New physical evidence recently has emerged that links McVade to the crime, police added. Detectives believe McVade is in the Austin area, and released a photo of him in the hopes someone might recognize him and alert as to his whereabouts.

Police did not specify the age of the victim.

New physical evidence recently has emerged linking Terry McVade, 39, to a case involving the sexual assault of a child dating to December 2017.

Anyone with information about McVade's whereabouts is asked to call the Crime Stoppers tip Line at (512) 472-TIPS (8477), the APD Child Abuse Unit at (512) 974-6880 or 9-1-1. Those with information also can submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.