Police also reported on Wednesday that they are on the lookout for a suspect wanted in connection with a child annoyance incident that occurred at 14th and Marine streets.
At approximately 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Santa Monica Police responded to the call regarding a juvenile annoyance. Preliminary investigation revealed that the victim — a white female, 16 years of age — was contacted by the suspect, who drove alongside of the victim and made lewd comments. The suspect reportedly spoke to the girl in both English and Spanish.
The suspect then reportedly opened his side passenger door, leaned across the seat and grabbed at the victim, while telling the victim to “come here.” According to the victim, the suspect’s trousers were unzipped and his “white boxer” underwear was exposed.
The teenage girl continued walking east on Marine Street until she met a friend on the 1500 block. The suspect drove away east on Marine Street, towards Dewey Street. The victim remembered seeing the suspect and his vehicle in the area earlier in the day, but had no contact with him.
The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 20-30 years of age, of medium weight, with short black hair combed back, and was wearing a white short-sleeved shirt and blue jeans. His vehicle was described as a Honda Accord or similar four-door sedan, dark green with stock hubcaps.
Anyone with any information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Youth Services Division of the Santa Monica Police Department at (310) 458-8931.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on July 20, 2006. Read the original PDF.