According to KSAT, a woman walking her dog near the 400 block of Blue Star was struck several times by a man around 11 p.m. on Oct. 28, and San Antonio police are now asking the public to help track him down. The suspect fled on foot, and police have released a physical description and video as they seek help identifying him.
According to KSAT, the suspect is described as heavyset and was last seen wearing a black button-up shirt, black pants and a gold watch. Investigators say he has tattoos on his left forearm and is believed to have suffered an injury to his own left hand during the attack.
The San Antonio Police Department shared video of the incident in a Facebook post, asking the public to help identify the man seen in the footage.
Suspect Fled Toward Southtown Flats
Police say the attacker ran west on foot along East Cevallos Street near the Southtown Flats Apartments after striking the woman, putting distance between himself and the scene within the Blue Star area.
No arrest or identification of the suspect has been confirmed in the reporting so far, and the case remains open as detectives continue gathering tips from the community.
How To Help Investigators
Anyone with information on the suspect's identity or whereabouts is asked to contact the San Antonio Police Department Homicide Unit at 210-207-7432, as reported by KSAT. Investigators are relying on the public's help, particularly anyone who may recognize the man's build, clothing or the tattoos on his forearm from the released footage.
The assault occurred near Blue Star, and police said the suspect ran west on East Cevallos Street near Southtown Flats Apartments.
