Officials search for man wanted in 1997 child sex assault

HOUSTON – Officials are searching for a man wanted for aggravated sexual assault of a child on Oct. 20, 1997.

Police said Deandrea Miller, 40, forced his way into a home in the 6200 block of Berkridge Drive, turned off the electricity in the house and entered the bedroom where a juvenile was sleeping.

Officials said Miller then covered the child's face and sexually assaulted her.

Miller was later identified through investigative evidence.

He is described as black, 5 feet 4 inches tall and 180 pounds, with short black hair and brown eyes. He has tattoos on his right shoulder.

Anyone with information on Miller's whereabouts is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 713-222-8477.