17-year old in custody in The University of Texas Homicide
A 17-year-old man is in police custody in the death of a University of Texas student and police are planning to pursue charges against him Friday, KVUE’s Tony Plohetski reported.
Sources would not identify the teen because he has not been charged.
On Sunday, April 3, 2016, between 9:30 – 9:45 p.m., Haruka was observed leaving the F. Loren Winship Drama building located on The University of Texas at Austin campus.
She communicated with her roommate via text message that she was on her way to their dormitory room. Haruka did not return to her room Sunday night, nor did she attend class Monday morning. A Missing Person’s report was generated with The University of Texas Police Department on Monday morning, April 4, 2016.
Haruka’s route from the Winship building. to her dormitory was known to her friends and routinely brought her along Waller Creek. On Tuesday morning, April 5, 2016, UTPD located the remains of a female in Waller Creek while searching for Haruka. Shortly thereafter, the UTPD requested the assistance of the Austin Police Department Homicide Unit.
An autopsy was performed by the Travis County Medical Examiner’s Office and the manner of death was ruled Homicide.
The suspect in this case is not known at this time. UT students and faculty should exhibit a high degree of awareness and vigilance until this suspect is arrested. Various agencies continue to assist UTPD with extra patrols.
The Capital Area Crime Stoppers, the Governor’s Crime Stoppers Program and the US Marshals office have offered a combined reward of $15,000.
Detectives are asking anyone with information, or who recognize the bicycle or any of the persons in the video, to contact APD Homicide at 512-974-5372.
Ways to report a tip anonymously include:
TIPS Hotline – 512-472-TIPS (8477) OR 1-800-893-TIPS (8477)
Text “tip103 + your message” to CRIMES (274637)
You can also download APD’s mobile app, Austin PD, for free on iPhone andAndroid.
To view the video of the suspect, visit APD’s YouTube channel athttps://youtu.be/D7F2KEUbBNY
