The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Special Victims Bureau, is currently investigating a sexual assault that occurred in the City of West Hollywood and is seeking information regarding the suspect.
On March 13, 2023, between the hours of 1:30 AM and 1:45 AM, Deputies assigned to West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station responded to the 7600 block of Santa Monica Blvd in West Hollywood regarding a sexual assault involving a male suspect and a female adult victim. The suspect approached the victim at a bus bench and forced her to a nearby parking garage where the sexual assault occurred. The suspect then walked southbound on Fuller Avenue and out of view.
The suspect is described as a:
- Male, Black, approximately 28 years old
- Approximately 6’01” / approximately 210 lbs., muscular build
- Black eyes, mustache
- Last seen wearing a ski mask, baseball cap, cream colored “XTC” sweater over a green hoodie, black pants, and white shoes.
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].
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West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station polices the City of West Hollywood and the unincorporated communities of Franklin Canyon, Universal City (which includes Universal Theme Park, Studios, and Citywalk), and the Federal Enclave in West Los Angeles.
