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APD: Search for suspect wanted for attempted aggravated sexual assault of a child, kidnapping incident

Published  February 4, 2020 3:03pm CST
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 7 Austin

APD: Search for suspect wanted for attempted aggravated sexual assault of a child, kidnapping incident

Police are describing the suspect as a black male in his mid-twenties. He is also believed to be around 6' 2" - 6' 5" with a thin build.

AUSTIN, Texas - The Austin Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating a suspect who is wanted for an attempted aggravated sexual assault of a child and kidnapping incident that happened on Thursday, January 30 in East Austin.

A six-year-old female child was attacked by an unknown male at an apartment complex in the 2900 block of East MLK Blvd around 6:30 p.m., according to police. A neighbor witnessed the attack and intervened to stop the suspect from hurting the child any further. 

Police are describing the suspect as a black male in his mid-twenties. He is also believed to be around 6' 2" - 6' 5" with a thin build.

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Anyone with information about the identity of or the whereabouts of the suspect pictured above is asked to call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 512-472-TIPS (8477), the APD Child Abuse Unit at 512-974-6880 or 911 if you see this suspect.

You can also submit tips by downloading APD's mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone and Android.

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