Austin police are asking the public for help locating a man who is wanted on an outstanding warrant alleging sexual assault of a child. Rigoberto Amezquita Padilla is the subject of this week's Wanted Wednesday appeal from the Austin Police Department.
In a post shared Wednesday, the Austin Police Department
The Austin Police Department said, “In today's #WantedWednesday, we request the public's help in locating Rigoberto Amezquita Padilla. He has an outstanding warrant for: Sexual Assault of a Child.”
How to Submit Information
Tips may be submitted anonymously through Capital Area Crime Stoppers, and residents can call 512-472-TIPS (8477) to report what they know.
The department's post directs people to Capital Area Crime Stoppers for anonymous reporting.
What Remains Unknown
What Remains Unknown Beyond the warrant details in the Wanted Wednesday alert, no further identifying information, including a photograph, has been made public in the post. Padilla's current whereabouts remain unknown, and the underlying case details beyond the warrant description have not been independently detailed in the material released so far.
What Official Data Shows
For broader context, according to the Austin Police Department, its Sex Crimes Dashboard provides aggregate, de-identified data on reported sex crimes in Austin and how cases progress through the investigative process. APD says its Sex Crimes Unit handles sexual-assault cases involving victims or survivors age 17 or older, while its Child Abuse Unit handles cases involving victims or survivors age 16 or younger. Statewide, according to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, CPS completed 157,159 investigations of suspected child abuse and neglect in fiscal year 2021, including 7,645 confirmed allegations of sexual abuse.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Capital Area Crime Stoppers at 512-472-TIPS to remain anonymous.
