AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Police Department and the University of Texas at Austin Police Department are investigating a kidnapping near the UT campus early Sunday morning.
Officers responded to reports of a kidnapping of a “UT-affiliated” female victim in the 2700 block of Nueces Street around 4 a.m. on Oct. 30, UTPD said. UTPD did not indicate if the victim was a student. The victim was able to escape.
APD officers searched the area but were unable to locate a suspect. UTPD officers responded to the area to assist with the investigation.
The male suspect was last seen wearing an orange shirt and black pants, and was traveling in an older-model black sedan, possibly a Lincoln Town Car or similar style vehicle, UTPD said.
On Wednesday, Nov. 2, APD said a person of interest has been identified in this incident and a composite sketch of the suspect was released Thursday. The sketch was drawn based on information provided by the victim.
APD is leading the investigation into this case. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 512-472-8477.