For Immediate Release April 15, 2023
OPD NEWS:
OPD Seeks Help Identifying an Individual in Connection with a Sexual Assault
The Oakland Police Department (OPD) is investigating a burglary and sexual assault that occurred on April 12, 2023, at about 3:00 AM, in the 100 block of Monte Cresta Avenue. An individual entered a residence in the area, through an unlocked window, approached the victim who was asleep and then sexually assaulted the victim before leaving the residence.
The individual is described as a black male, in his 20's, 5'11", 150 pounds (muscular build), medium complexion, short black hair, black goatee, with eyeglasses, wearing a white sweatshirt and unknown color pants. The individual had a tattoo across his upper back that read “Fear no Evil.”
If you have any information or video regarding this case, we urgently ask you to contact the OPD Special Victims Unit at 510-507-6560
REDUCE YOUR RISK:
- Make sure you have strong locks on your doors. Always keep your doors and windows locked.
- Install an alarm and/or video surveillance system.
- Maintain well-lit porches and driveways.
- Trim bushes and trees to increase visibility from inside your residence to avoid hiding spots.
- Install signage for alarms, surveillance systems and dogs.
