City of Austin
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASERelease Date:
Contact: Contact: Public Information Office 512-974-5017 Email
Case: 19-2620325
Date: Thursday, September 19, 2019
Time: Approximately 6 a.m.
Location: 6307 Bluff Springs Rd., Saratoga Apartments
The Austin Police Department Sex Crimes Unit is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect wanted for the attempted sexual assault of a woman this morning at 6307 Bluff Springs Rd. The victim was walking in her apartment complex when she observed the suspect. She entered the breezeway of the complex when the suspect grabbed her by the back of her robe. He attempted to pull the victim down to the ground, but she was able to fight and free herself. The suspect tried to regain control, punching the victim in the face multiple times. The woman was ultimately able to free herself and run to safety.
The suspect is described as:
- Black male
- 5’8” – 6’0”
- Thin build
- Dark eyes
- Dark complexion
- Bald or very short dark hair
- Wearing dark blue short sleeved shirt
- Hairy arms
- Tattoo under left eye
- Spoke English
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the APD Sex Crimes Unit at 512-974-5230 or 9-1-1 if you see this suspect. You can also submit tips by downloading APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.
