Stolen clock may help catch serial rapist

CENTERVILLE, TX Investigators believe the suspect took the clock from a victim's home after a September 5 burglary in Leon County near Marquez.

"The clock is unique and distinctive, and information about the clock could produce additional leads," said Texas Ranger Chief Tony Leal. "Perhaps someone saw this clock, received it as a gift or may have other useful information."

Authorities, including the Texas Rangers, are investigating as many as 12 rapes, attempted rapes or burglaries in the cities of Yoakum and Luling, and in rural Leon, Bell and Falls counties between January and November of 2009. The victims, who lived alone, ranged in age from 65 to 91. The rapist has been has been described as a thin, young, dark-skinned man between 5 feet 6 inches and 6 feet tall.

Anyone with information related to the clock or someone fitting the description and characteristics of this rapist is urged to contact their local law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Public Safety Fusion Center at 1-866-786-5972. Callers may remain anonymous and a reward for information is being offered by local Crime Stoppers programs.

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