Suspect arrested after College of Houston scholar was sexually assaulted in parking storage Friday night, campus police say

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A suspect is in custody following an investigation into the sexual assault of a College of Houston scholar on Friday night time, in line with the College of Houston Police Division.

UHPD stated the suspect, who matched the outline, was arrested close to the scene after the assault. The college stated they may not launch additional particulars, together with the suspect’s identification, because the investigation is ongoing.

ORIGINAL REPORT: College of Houston scholar sexually assaulted at knifepoint in parking storage, police say

Police stated the suspect approached the sufferer on the second ground of the Welcome Middle scholar’s parking storage. The suspect was armed and compelled the scholar into the automobile, assaulted her, and threatened her with a knife if she tried to name the police.

This crime got here after no less than two scooter robberies that have been reported earlier within the week, the place one individual was overwhelmed and had their scooter stolen.

An identical incident occurred the subsequent day when a UH scholar was hit within the face, and the suspect took their scooter and fled in an unknown path.

Police didn’t say if the suspect, who was taken into custody, was related to the robberies.

Efficient instantly, the college assigned 4 officers to 24/7 patrol close to the Welcome Middle storage.