Investigators Release Sketch Of Kidnapping Suspect

CYPRESS, TX — Harris County Sheriff’s Office investigators are asking the public’s help in identifying a subject who attempted to abduct a juvenile female while out walking in her neighborhood.

On Sunday, Oct 15, at about 4 p.m., a 16-year old girl was walking through the Coles Crossing subdivision and was at the intersection of Closewood Terrace Blvd and Ashland Landing Drive, when a black Ford F-150 pulled up and stopped in front of her.

The driver of the pickup, described as a heavy set, middle-aged white man, with short brown hair, a clean shaven face and a deep voice, exited the vehicle and asked for directions.

The driver ultimately raised his shirt and exposed a large knife, which was in a sheath, and threatened her with death if she did not get into his pickup.

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The girl, in fear for her life, got into his pickup and they began to drive off.

When the vehicle came to a stop, she opened the door and ran, and flagged down a nearby resident and asked them to call 9-1-1.

Photos of the pickup were captured on video surveillance cameras and the girl was able to provide investigator with a good description and help with the composite sketch..

Crime Stoppers will pay up to $5,000 for information leading to the charging and/or arrest of the suspect in this case.

Information may be reported by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477) or submitted online at www.crime-stoppers.org.

Tips may also be sent via a text message by texting the following: TIP610 plus the information to CRIMES (274637).

All tipsters remain anonymous.

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