Full Notification

The Tustin Police Department is requesting the assistance of the community with the identification of a suspect who has committed six sexual batteries since June of this year.

In all six incidents, the suspect approached either a lone female or females in tandem from behind. The suspect either groped the victim’s buttocks or pulled the victim’s pants down, in concert with the groping. In each case, the suspect immediately fled after the initial contact.

All six incidents have occurred mid-week in the morning or late evening hours. Locations of the incidents have varied from apartment complexes to public sidewalks in the city.

The suspect has been described at a male white or light skinned Hispanic, 18 – 20 years old, with a thin build. The suspect may also have a tattoo of an unconfirmed nature on one of his arms. In one incident, a vehicle was associated to the suspect and it is described only as an older “boxy” black sedan.

Anyone with information related to this suspect or anyone who has not yet reported being a victim of this suspect, is requested to contact Det. Natalie Nguyen at 714-573-3253.

These incidents remind us all how important it is to be aware of our surroundings and any suspicious behavior. Please report suspicious activity to us as soon as possible and for some basic personal safety tips, follow this link.

http://www.ncpc.org/topics/violent-crime-and-personal-safety/protect-yourself-from-violent-crime