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Woman Attacked While Exercising on White Oak Bayou, Suspect at Large

Authorities released a detailed physical and clothing description of the suspect, urging anyone with tips to contact Crime Stoppers or Precinct One dispatch.

Overview

  • Harris County Precinct 1 deputies say a woman who was exercise-walking along White Oak Bayou in the Inwood area fought off a man who sexually assaulted her and tried to drown her.
  • The office received the report after the victim escaped and went to deputies, and officials say the incident happened around 6:30 p.m. on Monday evening.
  • The suspect is described as a Black male in his early to mid-20s with missing front teeth, a short afro, a possible eye injury and missing hair from the struggle, and he was seen with a bicycle and a black backpack.
  • No arrest has been made and the investigation is active; authorities ask anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 713-222-8477 or Harris County Constable Precinct One Dispatch at 713-755-7628.
  • The attack on a popular bayou trail has raised local safety concerns for people who use recreational corridors and may prompt calls for increased patrols and safety measures along the route.