City Of Austin: APD Seeking Public's Assistance With E. 5th St. Aggravated Sexual Assault Case

Press release from the City of Austin:

August 19, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Release Date: Aug. 19, 2021

Contact: Public Information Office 512-974-5017 Email

Case: 2021-2280149
Date: Monday, August 16, 2021
Time: Approximately 2:30 a.m.
Location: 1011 E. 5th St.

Synopsis:
The Austin Police Department (APD) is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in an aggravated sexual assault that occurred on Monday, August 16, 2021 at 1105 E. 5th St.

At approximately 2:30 a.m., the female victim was walking near E. 5th St. when the suspect followed her into the parking garage at the above location, attacked her and then fled the scene. The suspect was last seen near the 400 Block of Guadalupe St.

Suspect description:

• Black male
• Stocky build with a belly
• Taller than 5’ 2”

Last seen wearing:

• A white hat with the words “drilling team” on it
• Surgical mask – red/pink in color
• Blue jeans, white shoes, and a dark colored shirt

Detectives are asking anyone that lives or works in the area, has video footage during this timeframe, or may have witnessed anything related that could help identify the suspect to call the APD Sex Crimes Tip Line at 512-974-5095.

You can also contact the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 512-472-8477 (TIPS), or the Crime Stoppers app. You may remain anonymous. Information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. You can also submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, free on iPhone and Android.

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