Recognize this man? Fugitive accused of sexually assaulting child still on the run, HPD says
Luis Bautista, 40, has been charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child under 14 years of age and indecency with a child. (Houston Police Department)
HOUSTON – A man accused of sexually assaulting a child nearly two years ago is still on the run, according to the Houston Police Department.
Luis Bautista, 40, has been charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child under 14 years of age and indecency with a child.
On Oct. 8, 2020, officers responded to a report after a child made an outcry that Bautista has sexually assaulted them, according to police.
Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrests of the suspect. Anyone with information or Bautista’s whereabouts is asked for call Crime Stoppers at 713-222-8477, submit online at www.crime-stoppers.org or through the Crime Stoppers mobile app.
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