Woman sought in link to pit bull attack on boy

Friday, Feb. 28, 2003 | 11:06 a.m.

North Las Vegas Police are looking for a woman named Mickey Williams whom they want to question in connection with the mauling of a 7-year-old boy by two pit bulls.

Police say they now know the names of the dogs, and investigators believe the owner lives in the 400 block of Rancho Del Mar, in the neighborhood where Austin Bechtel was attacked.

Bechtel has undergone several sugeries since the Sunday incident to repair wounds to his face and a fractured skull. Bechtel's father, Sean Hughes, said today that Austin was in good spirits and that doctors have told him his son is expected to fully recover from the incident.

A medical fund has been set up in Bechtel's name at Bank of America to help defray medical costs, Hughes said. Donors can go to any branch of the bank and make deposits to the Austin Bechtel Medical Fund.

Austin, a Raul P. Elizondo Elementary School first grader, was attacked as he played with two friends near his home in the 400 block of Villa Espana in Rancho Del Norte Estates, North Las Vegas Police said.

A neighbor armed with a baseball bat came to Austin's assistance, striking the dogs who fled and later were captured.

Anyone with information about the animals or the attack are asked to call North Las Vegas Police Det. David Molnar at 633-1779.