DATE OF RELEASE: Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Detectives are seeking the public's assistance with identifying the suspect pictured below.
On Saturday, May 21, 2022, the suspect was in the area of the 200 block of North Citrus Avenue. The suspect was panhandling and approached the victim, a 17-year-old female. During their interaction, the suspect sexually battered her before fleeing the location.
The suspect is possibly White or Hispanic, in his early 20's with dark blond curly hair, approximately 5'6" to 5'8", and missing a front tooth. Considering the suspect's actions prior to approaching the victim, he may be a transient who frequents the area of 200 North Citrus Avenue or within neighboring cities.
Detectives are continuing to investigate this incident but ask anyone with information regarding this suspect to contact West Covina Detective Pruitt at 626-939-8522.
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Information released by:
West Covina Police Department
Community Relations Officer Alexus Napoles
1444 West Garvey Avenue
West Covina, CA 91790
626 939-8500
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Believing there may be additional victims, the West Covina Police Department is asking for assistance from the public. Anyone with information that may assist in the investigation is asked to contact Detective Pruitt at (626) 939-8522. The suspect is also known to have previously resided in the City of Los Angeles.
