Investigation into Assault at 9805 Pine Lake Drive

Houston police are investigating the assault of a woman at 9805 Pine Lake Drive about 10:35 p.m. on Wednesday (April 4).

The victim, Helem Ferrera, 27, suffered minor injuries to her neck.

HPD Major Assaults Unit Officers V. Habukiha and C. Bowling reported:

Ms. Ferrera went into the garage of her residence to get some personal items from her car.  An unknown male, wearing a mask and gloves, was hiding in the back seat of her vehicle and attempted to strangle her with a phone cord.  Ferrera yelled for help and the suspect fled the scene on foot as witnesses entered the garage.

Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Major Assaults Unit at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

VHS/JFC  4-5-18
Inc. #042425018

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