OFF CAMPUS INCIDENT NOTIFICATION:
Assist Outside Agency - Kidnapping (2700 Nueces)
October 30, 2022
Sometime after 4 a.m., on Sunday, October 30, 2022, Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to the 2700 block of Nueces regarding an attempted kidnapping of a female victim (UT-affiliated). APD officers searched the area but were unable to locate a suspect. UTPD officers responded to the area to assist with the investigation.
Suspect is described as a:
- Light skinned, Hispanic male
Last seen wearing:
- Orange shirt
- Black pants
Suspect was last seen traveling in an older model black sedan, possibly a Lincoln Town Car of similar style vehicle.
Pictures of suspect vehicle have been shared on Twitter: https://twitter.com/UTAustinPolice/status/1587842663654559746?s=20&t=23…;
APD is lead agency on this case and is actively investigating this incident.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 512-472-8477.
Alerts issued for incidents beyond UTPD jurisdiction are dependent upon notification from outside agencies. UTPD is not obligated to issue alerts outside Clery geography, but will relay safety messaging from other agencies as a courtesy to our community.
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