A Houston neighborhood is taking action to assist police in the search for a suspect accused of groping a 7-year-old girl as she walked home from school in the Woodland Heights area.
Neighborhood Unites in Search for Suspect
Five days after video footage captured the suspect attempting to grab the young girl near Travis Elementary, concerned neighbors gathered at Antidote Coffee to distribute fliers in hopes of identifying the perpetrator, according to our news partner ABC13 Houston.
The fliers feature a still image from a doorbell camera, showing the suspect fleeing the scene, along with an image of a white truck that Houston police have identified as a vehicle of interest. Authorities are offering a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the suspect’s capture.
Incident Details and Community Concerns
The incident occurred near Omar and Reagan Street, where the young victim was walking home with her older sibling and a neighbor. According to police, a man was seen following behind them before he grabbed the child. The girl’s screams alerted the other children, prompting them to run away.
Authorities describe the suspect as a man in his late 20s or early 30s.
Local residents expressed shock and concern, emphasizing that they moved to the area because of its reputation for safety. Many are hopeful that their collective efforts will help bring the suspect to justice and restore a sense of security to their community.
Anyone with information about the suspect or the vehicle of interest is urged to contact law enforcement immediately.
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