In February, Anthony Pittman, currently homeless, pled no contest to a series of sexual assaults he committed between August and September 2022.
On September 27, 2022, at approximately 4am, a female experiencing homelessness was sleeping near the Santa Monica Library when she awoke to a male suspect attempting to remove her blankets. She attempted to run from the suspect, but was tackled to the ground where he sexually assaulted her. A few hours after the incident, she walked to the Santa Monica Police Station and made an official report.
The other 2022 incidents occurred in the Los Angeles Police Department's Northeast and Wilshire Divisions. Pittman was linked to his victims, who were all homeless female adults, through DNA evidence.
Pittman, a previously convicted sex offender, was sentenced to eight years in state prison for "forced sodomy" and "assault with intent to commit a felony."
Anyone with information related to this individual can contact Detective Sergeant Goodwin, or the Watch Commander (24 hours) at 310-458 8427.
matt@smdp.com