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Irving police identify suspect in sexual assault of a woman at work

Irving police seek suspect in alleged sexual assault of a woman at work
Irving police seek suspect in alleged sexual assault of a woman at work 00:15

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

Patrick Francis Hoversten
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.

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