Police release sketch of suspect in sex assault case after woman was attacked

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Two men wanted for a sexual assault remain on the run. Police are hoping newly released video of the getaway car and a sketch of one of the suspects can help track them down.

Police say these men are dangerous. They are accused of picking up a woman, sexually assaulting her and then threatening to kill her.

Police have released a sketch of one of the two men they say attacked a woman in a car back on September 23. Surveillance video captured the suspects standing outside of that car during that attack.

Police say earlier that night the 27-year-old woman was walking along a street in north Houston. She had been crying after a fight with her boss when investigators say the men pulled up in a dark-colored sedan and asked her if she wanted a ride. Authorities say the woman got into the car and asked to be dropped off at a downtown bus stop.

But investigators say one of the men began assaulting her in the back seat before the driver pulled over behind a warehouse in the 2100 block of Harrington and police say he assaulted the victim as well.

"We haven't found any related cases with these suspects, but it is a possibility that if they did it to this victim, they'll go out and do it again," said HPD Investigator Jennifer Kennedy. "It was an easy target. They took advantage."

The suspects are described as two Hispanic males. One suspect is in his early 40s, about 5 feet 9 inches tall and a medium build. He has dark brown hair, slicked back and tucked behind the ears, brown eyes and black ink tattoos on both arms. He also has one tattoo around one wrist.

The other suspect is in his 30s, about 5 feet 10 inches tall and heavy-set. He has a bald head, dark-rimmed glasses, brown eyes and a tattoo on his upper right arm. He also has a tattoo across his chest, with a curved shaped in Olde English writing.

Surveillance video of both suspects and their vehicle, a dark colored, four-door, possibly 1997 Ford Taurus station wagon, can be viewed here.

Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Special Crimes Division at 713-308-1100 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

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Pasadena police release sketch of suspect in deadly shooting

The suspect is identified as an Hispanic male in his early 30s with a stocky build. He's approximately 5-foot-4 to 5-foot-6, weighing approximately 180-210 pounds.

  PASADENA, TX (KTRK) -- Pasadena police have released a sketch of a man they say is behind a deadly shooting in Pasadena earlier this month.

The shooting happened on August 17 at around 10:30pm at the Victoria Village apartments at 1705 Jenkins.

When officers arrived, they found a victim suffering from several gunshot wounds. That victim, identified as Antonio Rojo-Benitz, 27, was transported to the hospital, where he later died.

Witnesses were able to give police a description of the shooter, from which a sketch was created. The suspect is identified as an Hispanic male in his early 30s with a stocky build. He's approximately 5-foot-4 to 5-foot-6, weighing approximately 180-210 pounds. He was wearing a black shirt and black pants.

Anyone with any information regarding the identity of the suspect is asked to call the Pasadena Police Department at 713-477-1221 or call Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS (8477).

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Sketch released in METRO bus stop armed robbery

One of the suspects is described as a black male, approximately 25 to 35 years old with a thin build. He had a distinctive tattoo of a leaf on the left side of his face. At the time of the crime, he wore a black shirt, black pants and a black ball cap.

  HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Police need your help to find two suspects who they say robbed a female victim at a Houston bus stop, and now they have a sketch of one of them.

The alleged robbery happened at around 1pm on March 28. A female victim was waiting at the METRO bus stop near the 8600 block of Westheimer when police say she was approached by two unidentified males.

The first suspect grabbed her and held her hands behind her back, while the second held a knife to her face and threatened her if she screamed. Police say that second suspect then cut the strap of her purse and both suspects took off running into a nearby apartment complex.

The first suspect is described as a black male, approximately 25 to 35 years old. At the time of the crime, he wore a red shirt, red pants and a red baseball cap.

The second suspect is described as a black male, approximately 25 to 35 years old with a thin build. He had a distinctive tattoo of a leaf on the left side of his face. At the time of the crime, he wore a black shirt, black pants and a black ball cap.

The sketch above is of the second suspect in this case.

Anyone with information about his identity is asked to contact Crime Stoppers of Houston at (713) 222-TIPS (8477).

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Sketch released of fake worker who shot resident

This suspect sketch was released of a fake worker who shot a League City resident after gaining access to his home

  HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Authorities have released a sketch of a fake worker who shot a League City resident after gaining access to his home.

In the morning hours of Dec. 3 at approximately 9:20am, League City police say they responded to a residence in the 2800 Block of Carrera Ct. in the Tuscan Lakes neighborhood about a reported shooting. Police say a white or Hispanic male had came to the home dressed as a construction worker telling the homeowners he needed to come inside to check on the water pressure. The homeowners allowed the suspect inside, but became suspicious and then told him to exit the home.

A struggle ensued between the male homeowner and the suspect when police say the suspect shot the male homeowner in the leg. The suspect then fled the home and ran to a waiting vehicle driven by a white or Hispanic male, which left the area on Porta Rosa Ln.

The male victim was transported via LifeFlight to Memorial Herman Hospital. The gunshot wound appears to be non-life threatening.

The suspect is described to a light-skinned Hispanic male in his early 20's with a slender build, medium length dark hair, wearing a utility jacket, blue hat, and a utility belt. Likely left hand dominant. The getaway driver is also described as a light-skinned Hispanic male. The vehicle is a gray colored 2-door with a trunk (not a hatchback), with lightly tinted windows, similar to a Honda Civic or Honda Accord. It was also described as being about four to five years old.

League City police are asking any persons who might have information about this case to contact Detective Hammann at 281-554-1819. League City Police are also asking for anyone who lives in the area that has video surveillance which may have captured the incident to contact Detective Hammann at 281-554-1819.

The League City Police Department would urge all residents to check the credentials and obtain verification from the employee's business office of any worker who shows up for an unscheduled appointment prior to allowing them inside the home. If residents have suspicions about whether or not a person has legitimate business at their home they should immediately contact the Police Department.

According to Michael Huynh, City of League City Water Production Superintendent, Water Department employees will only be sent to a home to check on water pressure at the request of the homeowner. The city employee will then check the water pressure from the outside of the home. All city employees will be dressed in a city uniform to include a city logo and name on the shirt and will be driving a city vehicle with a city logo on the vehicle.

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Sketch released of suspect in transgender's murder

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Houston police have a murder mystery on their hands. The body of a transgender woman was found behind a large trash container at a north side apartment complex. Now police released the one clue that could help them solve the murder.

Nathan Davis was born a man but dressed and lived as a woman. Davis was well known in this north side community. His murder has sparked outrage and concern.

Davis was a familiar face at a north side convenience store.

Store owner Manu Pooprya recalled, "He was a good customer of ours. He used to play Lotto, especially Pick 3. I know his numbers he played."

Early Monday morning, the 44-year-old who was born a man but lived as a woman, was found murdered across the street behind a large trash container. He'd been shot in the head. Investigators say Davis was wearing a wig, a red dress and full make up. The transgender female lived with friends at a nearby apartment complex.

"He was known to prostitute in the area, but it is unknown at the time of this murder if that's what he indeed was doing," said Sgt. Colin Howard with the Houston Police Department.

Police have no motive for the killing, just a composite sketch of a man seen running from the murder scene. Eyewitnesses told police they saw the suspect on his cell phone and overheard him ask someone to pick him up while in a nearby parking lot.

Those who knew Davis say none of it makes sense.

Store customer Angelo Caban said, "It's sad what happened to him. He was very respectful, never hurt nobody, never dissed nobody, was real nice to people. He would keep to himself, you know, it's sad. "

The suspect is described as a black male, 5'11" with a muscular build. He was wearing a white muscle shirt, black sweatpants and white tennis shoes. He's believed to be in his 20s or 30s.

If you know who the man in the composite sketch is or have any information about the case, call Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS. A $5,000 cash reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest.

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Sketch released in double shooting in South Houston

 A composite sketch has been released of the suspect. He is only described as a male wearing a black hoodie type jacket and dark pants.

  SOUTH HOUSTON, TX (KTRK) -- Authorities are asking for the public's assistance with any information about a suspect wanted for shooting two people, one fatally, in South Houston.

On Sunday, January 30, 2011 at approximately 5:21 am, George Segura and his girlfriend were sitting their car at their residence in the 1000 block of Washington St. in South Houston. They noticed a man wearing a black hoodie jacket and dark pants standing in the roadway. Segura and his girlfriend thought the suspect was acting strangely. The next time they saw the suspect, he was standing at the passenger side door of their vehicle with a gun. The suspect shot at them, striking Segura in the head and his girlfriend in the right arm. The suspect then fled north on Austin Street. George Segura died seven days later of his injury. A composite sketch has been released of the suspect. He is only described as a male wearing a black hoodie type jacket and dark pants. Crime Stoppers will pay up to $5,000 for any information called in to the 713-222-8477 (TIPS) hotline or submitted online at http://www.crime-stoppers.org/ that leads to the arrest or filing of felony charges in this case. Tips can also be sent by text message - Text TIP610 plus your tip to CRIMES (274637). All tipsters remain anonymous. (Copyright ©2011 KTRK-TV/DT. All Rights Reserved.) 

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