Attempted rape, kidnapping on way to school (BOWIE HS)
Attempted rape, kidnapping on way to school
Updated: Tuesday, 24 Aug 2010, 2:57 PM CDT
Published : Tuesday, 24 Aug 2010, 2:45 PM CDT
AUSTIN (KXAN) - A teenage girl walking to Bowie High School was dragged into the bed of a pickup truck and nearly raped by four men, police said Tuesday.
The girl escaped during the 8:50 a.m. attack on Monday, the first day of school, near the campus, police said. That afternoon, Bowie High School parents received a letter warning them of an "incident" that caused "great concern," but were given no more details - nor did it provide a description of the attackers.
It did, however, warn them to talk to their children about speaking to strangers.
""We want to reassure you that the safety of all our students and staff is our top priority," the letter read. "We ask all parents to talk to their students about safety practices such as, always walk with a partner, do not talk to strangers, and to tell an adult immediately if a stranger approaches them."
Austin police were expected to release more details in a 3 p.m. news conference.
In a news release, police said the attack happened in the 4500 block of Normal Trail.
"The males forced the victim into the bed of the truck and attempted to sexually assault her," the news release said. "The victim was able to escape and the suspects drove away."
The truck is described as follows:
•Older model silver Ford pickup
•4 doors with small dent on the tailgate
•Tinted back window
•Blue tarp in bed of truck
•Loud music
The males are described as:
Suspect #1
•Hispanic or black male
•Early 20’s
•6 foot, muscular build
•Last seen wearing:
•Diamond earring in right ear
•Blue baseball cap with white brim
•Baggy denim shorts with plaid boxer shorts
•Red and white Jordan Tennis Shoes
Suspect #2
•Hispanic male, dark complexion
•Early 20’s, muscular build
•Last seen wearing:
•Yellow/orange “DC” logo shirt
•Yellow Nike tennis shoes
•Blue baseball cap with white brim
Suspects #3 and #4
•Hispanic males
•20 years of age
•Blue baseball caps with white brims
Anyone with information is asked to call the Child Abuse Unit at 974-6805, Crime Stoppers at 512-472-TIPS or text "Tip 103" + your message to CRIMES. You may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000 if your tip leads to an arrest or charges being filed.
The entire letter read:
Dear Bowie High School Parents:
The safety of our students is our first priority at Bowie High School. With this in mind, I want to inform you about an incident that occurred near campus this morning that causes us great concern.
This morning, Austin Police Department officers responded to an in incident near Norman Trail involving a student.
The AISD Police Department is working with the Austin Police Department to investigate this case. In the meantime, we are working to insure the safety of all our students on and around the campus.
We want to reassure you that the safety of all our students and staff is our top priority. We ask all parents to talk to their students about safety practices such as, always walk with a partner, do not talk to strangers, and to tell an adult immediately if a stranger approaches them.
I appreciate your support and ask that you contact me at 414-5247 if you have questions or concerns regarding this incident.
Sincerely, Stephen Kane, Principal
Updated: Tuesday, 24 Aug 2010, 2:57 PM CDT
Published : Tuesday, 24 Aug 2010, 2:45 PM CDT
AUSTIN (KXAN) - A teenage girl walking to Bowie High School was dragged into the bed of a pickup truck and nearly raped by four men, police said Tuesday.
The girl escaped during the 8:50 a.m. attack on Monday, the first day of school, near the campus, police said. That afternoon, Bowie High School parents received a letter warning them of an "incident" that caused "great concern," but were given no more details - nor did it provide a description of the attackers.
It did, however, warn them to talk to their children about speaking to strangers.
""We want to reassure you that the safety of all our students and staff is our top priority," the letter read. "We ask all parents to talk to their students about safety practices such as, always walk with a partner, do not talk to strangers, and to tell an adult immediately if a stranger approaches them."
Austin police were expected to release more details in a 3 p.m. news conference.
In a news release, police said the attack happened in the 4500 block of Normal Trail.
"The males forced the victim into the bed of the truck and attempted to sexually assault her," the news release said. "The victim was able to escape and the suspects drove away."
The truck is described as follows:
•Older model silver Ford pickup
•4 doors with small dent on the tailgate
•Tinted back window
•Blue tarp in bed of truck
•Loud music
The males are described as:
Suspect #1
•Hispanic or black male
•Early 20’s
•6 foot, muscular build
•Last seen wearing:
•Diamond earring in right ear
•Blue baseball cap with white brim
•Baggy denim shorts with plaid boxer shorts
•Red and white Jordan Tennis Shoes
Suspect #2
•Hispanic male, dark complexion
•Early 20’s, muscular build
•Last seen wearing:
•Yellow/orange “DC” logo shirt
•Yellow Nike tennis shoes
•Blue baseball cap with white brim
Suspects #3 and #4
•Hispanic males
•20 years of age
•Blue baseball caps with white brims
Anyone with information is asked to call the Child Abuse Unit at 974-6805, Crime Stoppers at 512-472-TIPS or text "Tip 103" + your message to CRIMES. You may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000 if your tip leads to an arrest or charges being filed.
The entire letter read:
Dear Bowie High School Parents:
The safety of our students is our first priority at Bowie High School. With this in mind, I want to inform you about an incident that occurred near campus this morning that causes us great concern.
This morning, Austin Police Department officers responded to an in incident near Norman Trail involving a student.
The AISD Police Department is working with the Austin Police Department to investigate this case. In the meantime, we are working to insure the safety of all our students on and around the campus.
We want to reassure you that the safety of all our students and staff is our top priority. We ask all parents to talk to their students about safety practices such as, always walk with a partner, do not talk to strangers, and to tell an adult immediately if a stranger approaches them.
I appreciate your support and ask that you contact me at 414-5247 if you have questions or concerns regarding this incident.
Sincerely, Stephen Kane, Principal
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