Police need help finding man accused of sexually assaulting child in SW Houston

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Crime Stoppers and the Houston Police Department need the public's help finding a fugitive wanted for sexually assaulting a child.

Houston police officers received a report of an aggravated sexual assault of a child under 14 and sexual assault of a child 14-17 that occurred in the 8900 block of S. Gessner Road, according to authorities.

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Police said that during the investigation, the victim made an outcry, and detectives identified Israel Pena Padilla as the suspect who sexually assaulted the victim.

Padilla is described as a 51-year-old Hispanic male, about 5 feet, 7 inches tall, and 170 lbs. He has brown eyes, black hair, and a scar under his lower left lip.

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The suspect is known to drive a black 2007 Lincoln town car with the license plate number PGN8529.

Crime Stoppers may pay up to 5,000 for information leading to the charging and/or arrest of the suspect(s) in this case. Information may be reported by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477), submitted online at www.crime-stoppers.org or through the Crime Stoppers mobile app.