Thursday, June 3, 2010

Disabled man beaten at Metro transit center

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Authorities are asking the public to help find a man who reportedly beat up a disabled person as he was waiting for a bus at a Metro transit center in northeast Houston.

The assault happened at the Mesa Transit Center in the 9400 block of Mesa near Tidwell about 10:30 a.m. May 26, officials said.

Officials said the man punched the victim several times in the face and body.

The victim, who is a ward of the state of Texas, is recovering. His condition and injuries are unknown.

Authorities did not disclose what sparked the attack.

After the beating, the man and a woman who was with him boarded a 52 Route bus.

Anyone with information about the case is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 713-222-8477 or at www.crime-stoppers.org.

Tips can also be sent by text message. Text TIP610 and tips to CRIMES (274637).

Crime Stoppers will pay up to $5,000 for any information called in that leads to the man's identification, charging or arrest.

All tipsters remain anonymous.

dale.lezon@chron.com

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