November 8, 2024 - Investigators in the Houston Police Department Special Victims Division are asking for the public's assistance in identifying a suspect wanted in five sexual assault incidents in the West Gulf Bank area in the city's north side.

The suspect is described only as a black male in his 20s.  A surveillance video and photo of the suspect are attached to this news release.

The sexual assault incidents have occurred in four area apartment complexes on the following dates:

• About 6:30 a.m. on August 14 at 5454 West Gulf Bank Road: A female victim was assaulted inside her apartment. The suspect had gained entry and was inside the apartment before she arrived home.
• About 7 p.m. on October 9 at 5300 West Gulf Bank Road: A female victim was assaulted by a suspect who forced entry into her apartment.  The suspect was armed with a gun.
• About 2 p.m. on October 17 at 5350 West Gulf Bank Road: A female victim was assaulted by a suspect who knocked on her apartment door and forced his way inside.  The suspect was wearing a ski mask and armed with a gun.
• About 7:50 a.m. on October 24 at 5350 West Gulf Bank Road: A female victim was assaulted by a suspect who knocked on her apartment door and forced his way inside.  The suspect was wearing a ski mask and armed with a gun. 
• About 7:30 a.m. on November 8 at 3434 West Little York Road: A female victim was assaulted by a suspect who gained entry through an unlocked door to the apartment. 

Anyone who knows the identity of the suspect and/or his whereabouts is urged to contact the HPD Special Victims Division at 713-308-1180 or speak anonymously with Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.