AUSTIN (KXAN) — Eight attacks in the span of five months. While the Austin Police Department has not released a sketch of the man they believe is connected to the sexual assault cases in north and northwest Austin, there is a commonality among all the cases. Here’s what you should know about the suspect(s) and how he is operating.The Suspect

The general description of the suspect is that he’s a white or Hispanic man. He has short brown or black hair, dark eyes and is estimated to be in his 20s. Some victims have given his height as somewhere between 5 feet 7 inches to 5 feet 9 inches. The man is roughly 155 pounds. Austin police made it a point earlier this year to say the suspect did speak English.

It is common for the suspect to wear a hoodie and either a face mask or bandana to cover the lower part of his face. If he’s not wearing a hoodie, police say he usually wears dark, long-sleeved shirts or jackets.How He Attacks

The department’s Sex Crimes Unit says the attacks usually happen in common areas of apartment complexes. Most of the victims have reported their attacks happened in the parking lot, a walkway corridor or stairwell of their apartment complexes.

Authorities say the suspect usually attacks women from behind and then either pushes them down or in some cases, grabs them. Police say he may be armed with a knife. In at least two of the cases (Millrace Drive and Taylor Draper Lane), the women were attacked while pushing a stroller.

Where the Attacks are Happening

All of the cases seem to run along the U.S. Highway 183 corridor. The attacks have occurred at various times throughout the day.

Anyone with any information is asked to call Crime Stopper at 512-472-8477. You can also text TIP 103 to CRIMES. If you know anything that can lead to an arrest, police are offering a $1,000 reward.