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Irving police identify suspect in sexual assault of a woman at work as California truck driver

Updated on: November 12, 2024 / 10:17 PM CST / CBS Texas

Irving police seek suspect in alleged sexual assault of a woman at work

Irving police issued a warrant for the suspect in a sexual assault at a business on Sunday.

Irving PD identified suspect as Patrick Francis Hoversten of Sonoma, California. Irving Police

The suspect is described as a white male, in his 50s or 60s. Irving PD identified him Tuesday as Patrick Francis Hoversten of Sonoma, California. Hoversten is employed as a truck driver and is believed to be in the Laredo, Texas area.

Irving PD said he entered a retail business near SH-183 and Esters Rd., confronted a female employee and forced her into a back room, where the alleged assault took place.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Investigator Hilton at 972-721-2754 or at thilton@cityofirving.org. You can also submit anonymous tips to IPDCrimeTips@cityofirving.org.

S.E. Jenkins

S.E. Jenkins is a digital content producer for CBS Texas. She has also been a Digital Content Producer in Tallahassee and Myrtle Beach. S.E. graduated with journalism degrees from Texas State University, Aarhus Universitet and City, University of London.