- Wednesday February 3rd, 2021 :: 09:57 a.m. PST
**INFORMATION WANTED** #LASD SVB Detectives Seeking the Public’s Help in Sexual Assault Incident, West Hollywood
LASD Special Victims Bureau detectives responded to a Burglary/Sexual Assault call for service on Thursday, January 21, 2021 on the 8400 Block of Fountain Avenue, West Hollywood.
The suspect entered the 28-year old victim's residence through her patio sliding door. The suspect grabbed the victim by the neck and shoulders and forced her onto the living room couch. The suspect undressed the victim and sexually assaulted her.
The victim was able to fight the suspect off by striking him, resulting in the victim breaking free. The suspect fled the location on a black crossover/hybrid type bike with medium-sized tires.
The suspect was described as a Male White or Hispanic in his early 30's, approximately 5'7-5'11,short black hair, brown eyes, light complexion, average built, with a possible tattoo on his right arm. The suspect was last seen wearing a black t-shirt and dark blue jeans.
Special Victims Bureau Detectives are asking for the public's assistance in identifying the suspect. Anyone who may have witnessed this incident or any suspicious activity at or around Fountain Avenue and North Olive Drive on January 20, 2021 between 11:00PM and 11:55 PM is asked to contact Special Victims Bureau Lt. J. Adams at (562) 946-8232.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department - Special Victims Bureau is tasked with investigating the sexual and physical abuse of children and felonious sexual assaults involving adult victims. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Special Victims Bureau toll free tip line at (877) 710-5273 or by email at [email protected].
If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), or use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP or “P3 Mobile” for the hearing impaired on Google play or the App Store, or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.
Forwarded by:
Deputy Alejandra Parra
Sheriff's Information Bureau
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
211 West Temple Street,
Los Angeles California 90012
213-229-1700
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Alex Villanueva, Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
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Los Angeles, CA 90012
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