AUSTIN, Texas — Austin police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of assaulting a security officer at Huston-Tillotson University last month.
The Austin Police Department said the incident happened around 12:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at the university’s campus at 900 Chicon Street.
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According to police, a man was found trespassing on the property, and a security officer attempted to escort him off campus. Police said the man then physically assaulted the security officer, causing minor injuries.
The suspect was captured on security camera footage after the assault, according to APD.
Police described the suspect as a Black man who was last seen wearing a dark T-shirt, blue warm-up pants, dark slides, and green socks.
Anyone with information that could help identify the suspect is asked to contact APD’s Aggravated Assault Unit at 512-974-5245.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by calling 512-472-8477 or through its website. A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for information leading to an arrest.