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UTPD searching for suspect accused of 'peering' into windows
Summary by The Austin Editorial Desk Tanya Nguyen , as published by KXAN-NBC
· August 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Austin Police Department received five such reports, which also included attempts to make contact with residents.
In the West Campus area, there have been reports of an individual accused of looking into windows. The Austin Police Department received five such reports, which also included attempts to make contact with residents. The University of Texas Police Department is involved in the search for the suspect.
Details about the incidents are limited, but the reports all share similar characteristics. For more information about the incidents and the ongoing search, readers can refer to the source for further details.
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Category: safety Published: August 8, 2026 Source: KXAN-NBC Reading time: 1 min
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