Houston Crime: Man accused of sexually assaulting person while they sleep in Greenspoint

Houston Police Department Special Victims Division-Adult Sex Crimes Unit is investigating a man who broke into a home on Sept. 20, and sexually assaulted a sleeping person, according to Crime Stoppers.

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Authorities say a person was sexually assaulted by a man who entered their home while they were sleeping on 9800 block of Meadow Glen Lane on Wednesday at 3:00 a.m.

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The victim got scared, and the man ran away in an unknown direction, according to police.  

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Officials say the suspect was described as a black man who stood between 5'7" and 5'8" tall and had locs put into a ponytail.

Crime Stoppers and Houston Police are asking if anyone knows anything to please reach out to local law enforcement. 

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Crime Stoppers may 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), submitted online at www.crime-stoppers.org or through the Crime Stoppers mobile app.

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