Full Notification

 #LAPD:  Los Angeles Police Department and Wilshire Division Detectives are asking for the public’s help in providing any information that would lead to the arrest of a suspect involved in an assault in the Wilshire community.
On May 22, 2017, around 8:30 a.m., an elderly victim kicked and punched multiple times on La Brea and Oakwood.  The suspect then fled on foot, northbound on La Brea Avenue from Oakwood Avenue.
Suspect is described as a Transient male/black (light skinned), white/grey hair, grey eyes, stands 6 feet tall, weighs150 pounds, approximately 40 years of age.
 
Anyone with information about the crime is asked to contact Detective Mayer, Wilshire Area Detectives at (213) 922-8260. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247).  Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org.  Tipsters may also visit www.lapdonline.org and click on “Anonymous Web Tips” under the “Get Involved-Crime Stoppers” menu to submit an online tip.