Composite Sketch Released in Sexual Assault Investigation

October 22, 2009 - Investigators in the Houston Police Department’s Sex Crimes Unit are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect believed responsible for at lease three sexual assault incidents in the southwest Houston area.

The suspect is described only as a black male in his 20s to early 40s, 6 feet tall and about 200 to 240 pounds. A composite sketch of the wanted suspect is attached to this news release.

The incidents occurred at apartments at the following locations:

• 8300 El Mundo - about 2:55 a.m. on June 6
• 1800 El Paseo - about 4:45 a.m. on Oct. 1
• 8100 Cambridge - about 8 a.m. on Oct. 16

In all three incidents, the female victims were home alone when they were confronted by the suspect. It is believed the suspect gained entry to two of the apartments through open doors.

The third apartment had no signs of forced entry.

Anyone with information on these incidents or on the identity of the wanted suspect is urged to contact the HPD Sex Crimes Unit at 713-308-1180 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

VHS/MW/JFC 10-22-09
Inc. #082187109

For additional information, please contact the HPD Public Affairs Division at 713-308-3200 .