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HPD: Man wanted after biting piece of someone's ear off at downtown Houston business

Police have not been able to identify the suspect but were able to get a picture of him from surveillance cameras.
Credit: Crime Stoppers

HOUSTON — Houston police are asking for the public's help in finding a man who bit off a piece of someone's ear at a downtown Houston business.

This happened on Aug. 14 at the intersection of Main and Prairie streets.

Police said the unknown suspect approached a person from behind and hit them in the face. The suspect then tackled that person and bit off a piece of their ear before running away in an unknown direction, police said. 

The injured person was taken to a nearby hospital. 

Police have not been able to identify the suspect but were able to get a picture of him from surveillance cameras. See picture below.

Credit: Crime Stoppers

Crime Stoppers is asking anyone who may recognize this suspect to call 713-222-8477 or submit tips online. You can also submit tips through the Crime Stoppers mobile app. Crime Stoppers may pay up to $5,000 for information leading to the charging and/or arrest of the suspect in this case. 

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