Case:          19-1981843
 
Date:           Wednesday, July 17, 2019
 
Time:          10:06 p.m.
 
Location:    3800 block of S 2^nd St./South Center St.
 
On Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at approximately 10:06 p.m., Austin police responded to the 3800 block of S 2^nd Street/South Center St. for an assault that had just occurred. The victim told officers that she was walking with her dogs on South Center St. when a male came up behind her and put her in a “chokehold”. The victim fought the attacker off at which time he fled westbound on foot towards 2^nd St.
 
Austin-Travis County EMS arrived on scene and treated the victim. APD K9 and Air1 also responded to assist with the search for the suspect.
 
The suspect is described as:

• White or Hispanic male
• Approximately 5’4” to 5’5”
• Stocky/broad/muscular build
• Tan complexion
• Short dark hair with straight-cut sideburns
• Round chin
• Hairy arms
• Last seen wearing a dark-colored baseball cap, long dark shorts, and a grey t-shirt

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to call Detective Steven Krippner at 512-974-6277. You can also submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, free on iPhone and Android.