HOUSTON – A sketch photo of a suspect police said committed a “sadistic and heinous act against a woman” has been released to the public in hopes of getting him off the street.
The incident happened on Dec. 19 in the 1900 block of Studemont Street.
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According to Houston police, a woman, who is in her 30s, was jogging along a trail near Greenway Bayou when she passed a man sitting on a bench. The woman jogged several yards before she noticed the man running after her. She tried to run, but the suspect caught up with her, grabbed her and slammed her onto the concrete ground.
Police said the suspect then threatened her with a sharp object when she tried to fight back. He then sexually assaulted and choked her.
The suspect is described as 5 feet, 5 inches tall with a distinctive tattoo on his hand. He was last seen wearing cowboy boots and a maroon shirt. He is wanted for aggravated sexual assault and aggravated assault impeding breath.
Crime Stoppers is offering to pay up to $5,000 for information that will lead to his arrest.
Police are encouraging any other possible victims to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 713-222-8477.
Here are composite sketches of the suspect and an identifying tattoo on his hand. #hounews pic.twitter.com/rYHv9oow3I
— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) February 22, 2022