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Suspect in rape case arrested in Austin

San Marcos Police
Friday, May 3, 2019

Police arrested Keith Vallen Louis III, who had a warrant out for his arrest in a rape incident that occured on Monday at The Edge aparments.

Louis was located and arrested in Austin on Friday by members of the United States Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force and the FBI Central Texas Violent Crimes Task Force. 

He will be transported and booked at the Hays County Jail. 

SMPD still remains unsure if Louis is responsible for three separate sexual assault cases that have occured over the last two weeks. 

This story will be updated as details emerge. 

Update:

The investigation has determined that while Louis is connected to the sexual assault at The Edge apartments that occurred Monday and was reported yesterday, he is not connected to the additional three incidents occurring at the Cottages and the Retreat within the last two weeks.

The SMPD strongly urges all residents to stay cautious, lock your doors and windows, and report any suspicious behavior.

SMPD Sketch of assailant

The SMPD  has just released a sketch of the assailant tied to the three sexual assaults. He is described as a black male, approximately 6’2” to 6’3” tall, last seen wearing a long sleeve black shirt, black pants, black gloves and black mask covering his face and hair.

Anyone with information regarding the case is asked to contact Detective Campbell at 512-753-2312 or dcampbell@sanmarcostx.gov.

San Marcos Record

(512) 392-2458
P.O. Box 1109, San Marcos, TX 78666