AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department asked for the public’s help identifying a suspect who allegedly assaulted a CapMetro bus passenger last month.
According to APD, the suspect assaulted the passenger while she was scanning her bus pass at a stop in the 300 block of Lavaca Street around 3 p.m. on Monday, June 16.
Police said a “Good Samaritan” was able to stop the assault and “removed the suspect from the bus.”
The suspect was described by APD as a Hispanic or Middle Eastern male who has tattoos on his right arm and abdomen. Police said he “appeared to be under the influence of narcotics prior to the attack.”
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Suspect who allegedly assaulted a CapMetro passenger while she was scanning her bus pass at a stop in the 300 block of Lavaca Street around 3 p.m. on Monday, June 16. (APD photo) -
Suspect who allegedly assaulted a CapMetro passenger while she was scanning her bus pass at a stop in the 300 block of Lavaca Street around 3 p.m. on Monday, June 16. (APD photo) -
Suspect who allegedly assaulted a CapMetro passenger while she was scanning her bus pass at a stop in the 300 block of Lavaca Street around 3 p.m. on Monday, June 16. (APD photo)
Anyone with any information may submit a tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or by calling 512-472-8477. A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for any information that leads to an arrest.