AUSTIN, Texas — Austin police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of inappropriately touching victims at two Dollar Tree locations after telling them they had a spider on their clothing.
The Austin Police Department’s Sex Crimes Unit said the suspect is connected to at least two indecent assault cases. The first incident happened July 10, while the second was reported Sept. 15 at the Dollar Tree at 5425 N. Interstate 35.
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According to police, the man approached a victim in each incident and claimed there was a spider on them. He then offered to remove it before allegedly reaching into the victim’s clothing and touching them inappropriately.
Police described the suspect as a Hispanic man between 20 and 30 years old with an athletic build, short dark hair, and no facial hair. He was last seen wearing a black compression shirt and black jogger pants.
Anyone with information about the suspect is asked to contact the APD Sex Crimes Unit at 512-974-8512.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Capital Area Crime Stoppers or by calling 512-472-8477. A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for information that leads to an arrest.