PASADENA, Texas – Local investigators are working to track down an unknown man who allegedly groped a woman at a park in Pasadena.
On Aug. 14, 2025, at about 7:19 p.m., a female jogger was groped while running the trail at Holly Bay Park.
The suspect is described as a male, approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall, between 20 and 25 years old, with black hair. He was wearing a white tank top and dark pants.
During a press conference Friday afternoon, Pasadena Police Department urged residents near Holly Bay Park who may have surveillance footage of a male matching this description from the day of the incident to come forward
“No one has come forward yet,” Pasadena Police Department Assistant Chief Raul Granados said. “We want to see if there’s anyone who has information on someone matching this description.”
Residents who frequent Holly Bay Park are also urged to report any suspicious behavior by individuals matching this description to the Pasadena Police Department.
“We just want to bring awareness and be on the lookout,” Granados added. “If you can, if you’re going late at night, take somebody with you. Also, try to go during daylight hours.”
KPRC 2 Reporter Corley Peel spoke with women at the park who shared how they stay safe. One woman says she brings a whistle and her friend carries a taser. Janet Pina also brings protection.
“I wear a running vest and I have like pepper spray or a pocket knife and then I have family members that have my location,” said Pina.
KPRC 2 has reported several groping incidents, sexual assaults and brutal attacks at several parks throughout the greater Houston area over the past few months.
- Pasadena – Holly Bay Park (Aug. 14, 2025): Female jogger groped while running the trail; police released a photo of the suspect.
- Houston (near Downtown) – Multiple parks/trails (July–Aug. 2025): HPD reports a bicyclist groped/assaulted several women along popular paths, including Allen Parkway, Sabine Street Bridge area, the 1000 block of Stude (near Stude Park/White Oak area), and the Heights Hike & Bike Trail at Frasier. Incidents on July 7, July 22, Aug. 6, Aug. 15; suspect described as a man on a bike.
- Spring (Jesse Jones Park) – Harris County (July 17 & earlier): 16-year-old charged with attempted aggravated sexual assault after attacks on at least two women at the park; one victim reported an attack while jogging around 8:30 a.m. on July 17.
- The Woodlands – Walking trail (reported July 23, 2025): 24-year-old arrested, charged with attempted sexual assault of a woman on a walking trail; held on $100,000 bond with an ICE detainer.
- Spring – Cypress Creek Hike & Bike Trail (May 28, reported May 29, 2025): 24-year-old arrested for attempted aggravated sexual assault after allegedly trying to force intercourse; booked into Harris County Jail.
Pasadena Police don’t believe the groping incident at Holly Bay Park is related to any of those other incidents.
Detective I. Mascorro can be contacted at 713-475-4978 or imascorro@pasadenatx.gov with any information.