Houston bus assault: Authorities offer $5,000 for information on suspect
Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man involved in an attempted sexual assault of a child on Wednesday in east Harris County. The incident occurred in the 12800 block of Woodforest Blvd.
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Authorities say the victim and the suspect were both on a public transit bus. After they got off at the same stop, the suspect followed the victim to a nearby apartment complex. There, he grabbed and threatened the victim, demanding sexual activity.
A witness who heard the victim’s cries for help confronted the suspect while showing a gun. The victim managed to escape, and the suspect fled the scene by boarding another bus at Franklin and Austin Streets.
The suspect is described as a black man, last seen wearing a black hoodie with a white Reebok logo, blue jeans, and white tennis shoes.
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Crime Stoppers may pay up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of the suspect in this case. Information may be reported by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477), submitted online at www.crime-stoppers.org or through the Crime Stoppers mobile app. Only tips and calls DIRECTLY TO Crime Stoppers are anonymous and eligible for a cash reward