On January 28, 2013, at approximately 8:39 p.m., the Mountain View Police Department received a report of an assault that occurred on the 2000 block of Latham St. The victim (a seventeen year old male from Mountain View) was riding his bike with a friend when an unidentified male emerged from a concealed location and struck the victim on his head with an object. The suspect then fled the scene, running towards Rengstorff Ave. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he is being treated for a serious head injury. The suspect is still outstanding.
Detectives are continuing to work on this case and there is no further detailed information available for the public or the media at this time.
Anyone with information regarding this crime is encouraged to call the Mountain View Police Department at 650-903-6344.
If you see a crime in progress or anything that appears to be suspicious in your neighborhood, please do not hesitate to contact the Mountain View Police Department:
• Emergencies and crimes in progress: 911
• Non-urgent matters or direct dial MVPD: 650-903-6344
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