- Tuesday May 11th, 2021 :: 06:49 p.m. PDT
Advisory
On Sunday, May 2, 2021, Investigators from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Special Victims Bureau responded to a burglary/sexual assault incident involving a 79 year-old female. During the early morning hours, the unknown suspect entered the victim’s residence through a window, woke the victim from her sleep and physically and sexually assaulted her. The suspect left the location and fled the area by unknown means. The victim subsequently notified a family member, who in turn called 911.
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies assigned to the Industry Station immediately responded to the victim’s home, rendered aid, and initiated an investigation. The victim was treated at a local hospital for injuries she sustained during the incident.
The suspect was described as a male Hispanic, 19-25 years old, short dark hair, approximately 5’06”–5’07”, 140-160 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt with unknown white printed letters on the front, blue jeans, and a black cap.
Special Victims Bureau detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect involved in this crime. Anyone who may have witnessed this incident or any suspicious activity in or around the 1300 block of Kwis Avenue on Sunday, May 2, 2021, between 2:00 am and 5:00 am, is asked to contact Special Victims Bureau. Additionally, residents within a ½ mile vicinity are asked to check any security cameras for video footage which may have captured suspicious activity around the time of occurrence.
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 Morgan Arteaga
Sheriff's Information Bureau
211 West Temple Street,
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-229-1850
Website LASD HQ: http://www.lasd.org
"If You See Something, Say Something"
L.A. Crime Stoppers: Partner to prevent or report crime by contacting your local Sheriff's station. If you prefer to remain anonymous, you may call "L.A. Crime Stoppers" at 800-222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the "P3 MOBILE APP" on Google Play or the App Store or use the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.
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Alex Villanueva, Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
**UPDATE / IDENTIFIED / IN-CUSTODY** #LASD SVB Seeking Possible Additional Victims, #HaciendaHeights
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Special Victims Bureau Investigators are advising the suspect was identified as Manuel Soto, male Hispanic 22 years-old. He was arrested by detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department on Saturday, May 8, 2021 for an unrelated robbery.
Manuel Soto was additionally charged on Monday, May 10, 2021, with Assault to Commit a Felony During the Commission of a First Degree Burglary, 220(b) PC, as it related to the sexual assault on Kwis Avenue, Hacienda Heights.
On Tuesday, May 11, 2021, Manuel Soto appeared for arraignment at Pomona Superior Court where the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office filed the following criminal charges:
Count 1:Assault to Commit a Felony During the Commission of a First Degree Burglary, 220(b) PC.
Count 2:Forcible Oral Copulation, 287(c)(2)(A) PC.
Count 3:Forcible Rape, 261(a)(2) PC.
Count 4:First Degree Residential Burglary with Person Present, 459 PC.
Count 5:Elder or Dependent Adult Abuse, 368(b)(1) PC.
Count 6:Second Degree Burglary, 459 PC.
Count 7:Second Degree Burglary, 459 PC.
Count 8:Second Degree Robbery, 211 PC
The suspect remains in custody and his bail is set at $1,5000,000. His next court date is Monday, May 24, 2021, in Department F of the Pomona Courthouse.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation and/or anyone who may have been a victim of this suspect is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Special Victims Bureau.
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.
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.
ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE IS AS FOLLOWS:
#LASD SVB Seeking Public's Assistance in Identifying Suspect in Burglary/Sexual Assault Incident, Hacienda Heights
Manuel Soto was additionally charged on Monday, May 10, 2021, with Assault to Commit a Felony During the Commission of a First Degree Burglary, 220(b) PC, as it related to the sexual assault on Kwis Avenue, Hacienda Heights.
On Tuesday, May 11, 2021, Manuel Soto appeared for arraignment at Pomona Superior Court where the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office filed the following criminal charges:
Count 1:Assault to Commit a Felony During the Commission of a First Degree Burglary, 220(b) PC.
Count 2:Forcible Oral Copulation, 287(c)(2)(A) PC.
Count 3:Forcible Rape, 261(a)(2) PC.
Count 4:First Degree Residential Burglary with Person Present, 459 PC.
Count 5:Elder or Dependent Adult Abuse, 368(b)(1) PC.
Count 6:Second Degree Burglary, 459 PC.
Count 7:Second Degree Burglary, 459 PC.
Count 8:Second Degree Robbery, 211 PC
The suspect remains in custody and his bail is set at $1,5000,000. His next court date is Monday, May 24, 2021, in Department F of the Pomona Courthouse.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation and/or anyone who may have been a victim of this suspect is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Special Victims Bureau.
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.
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.
Forwarded by:
Deputy Trina Schrader
Sheriff's Information Bureau
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
211 West Temple Street
Los Angeles California 90012
http://www.lasd.org
213-229-1700
ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE IS AS FOLLOWS:
#LASD SVB Seeking Public's Assistance in Identifying Suspect in Burglary/Sexual Assault Incident, Hacienda Heights
On Sunday, May 2, 2021, Investigators from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Special Victims Bureau responded to a burglary/sexual assault incident involving a 79 year-old female. During the early morning hours, the unknown suspect entered the victim’s residence through a window, woke the victim from her sleep and physically and sexually assaulted her. The suspect left the location and fled the area by unknown means. The victim subsequently notified a family member, who in turn called 911.
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies assigned to the Industry Station immediately responded to the victim’s home, rendered aid, and initiated an investigation. The victim was treated at a local hospital for injuries she sustained during the incident.
The suspect was described as a male Hispanic, 19-25 years old, short dark hair, approximately 5’06”–5’07”, 140-160 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt with unknown white printed letters on the front, blue jeans, and a black cap.
Special Victims Bureau detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect involved in this crime. Anyone who may have witnessed this incident or any suspicious activity in or around the 1300 block of Kwis Avenue on Sunday, May 2, 2021, between 2:00 am and 5:00 am, is asked to contact Special Victims Bureau. Additionally, residents within a ½ mile vicinity are asked to check any security cameras for video footage which may have captured suspicious activity around the time of occurrence.
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 Morgan Arteaga
Sheriff's Information Bureau
211 West Temple Street,
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-229-1850
Website LASD HQ: http://www.lasd.org
"If You See Something, Say Something"
L.A. Crime Stoppers: Partner to prevent or report crime by contacting your local Sheriff's station. If you prefer to remain anonymous, you may call "L.A. Crime Stoppers" at 800-222-TIPS (8477), use your smartphone by downloading the "P3 MOBILE APP" on Google Play or the App Store or use the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.
Text and email, register for LASD Nixle messages: To receive more detailed, up-to-date information via EMAIL and/or TEXT directly from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD), sign up for Nixle alerts at http://www.Nixle.com and register for "LASD- Headquarters Newsroom (SHB), Los Angeles County Sheriff" and your local LASD station area. To receive URGENT TEXT ALERTS ONLY, text your zip code to 888777. Standard text messaging rates may apply depending on your calling plan.
Alex Villanueva, Sheriff
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Address/Location
LASD - Los Angeles County Sheriffs Dept Information Bureau (SIB)
211 W Temple St
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 213-229-1700
