City of Austin
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Case: 20-0570475
Date: February 26, 2020
Time: Estimated to have occurred between 2:30 a.m. - 6 a.m.
Location: 7000 Grand Canyon
The Austin Police Department Sex Crimes Unit is seeking information regarding an aggravated sexual assault that is estimated to have occurred today, February 26, 2020, sometime between the hours of 2:30 a.m. and 6 a.m.
While entering her apartment, a woman was forced into an SUV at knife point. The suspect then drove her to a location near the 7000 block of Grand Canyon and sexually assaulted the victim. The woman was eventually released and called 9-1-1.
The suspect is described as:
- Dark-skinned Black male
- Approximately 5’9” in height
- Slim build
- Clean shaven with a flat top style haircut
- Unknown clothing
- He spoke both English and Spanish
The suspect vehicle is described as a possibly black, mid 90’s, 2-door Chevrolet Blazer.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call APD Sex Crimes at 512-974-5095. You can also submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.