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11/21/2012 03:48 PM

APD looking for man who attacked woman on E. 4th St.

By: YNN Staff

APD looking for man who attacked woman on E. 4th St.
Austin police are looking for the public’s help in identifying a man who attacked a woman in the early morning hours Monday.

Officers say the woman was walking near East Fourth Street and Interstate-35 when a man exited a vehicle, assaulted her and stole her belongings.

The suspect is described to have the following characteristics, according to APD:

• Dark complexioned black Male
• Estimated to be in his mid-20s
• 5’10” to 6’ ft. tall
• Medium (thick or muscular) build (strong)
• Corn-rowed hairstyle with sparse/short braids
• Yellowish, jaundiced-looking brown eyes

He is also described to drive an 1980s or 1990s “boxy” compact four-door. It is grey or silver with rust spots visible on the body. The vehicle could be a Honda, Nissan or Toyota-style Sedan, according to officers.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call APD’s Robbery Tip Line at (512) 974-5092 or Crime Stoppers at (512) 974-TIPS. Information leading to an arrest or charges filed could be subject with a reward up to $1,000.