By Daily Press Staff
SM BEACH — Santa Monica Police investigated a report of an assault in the 2900 block of the beach on Saturday at 4:40 p.m. Officers checked the area and were unable to locate the victim. Additional information revealed that the victim walked to the 100 block of Dudley Court in Venice. The victim was transported to a local hospital with a stab wound and is described as a white male transient, between 30 and 40 years of age.
The suspect is described as a black male with a dark complexion, between 30 and 40 years of age, and about 6 feet tall. The suspect was last seen walking northbound on the bike path.
Anyone having additional information is encouraged to contact the Robbery- Homicide Unit of the Santa Monica Police Department at (310) 458-8451. Callers who wish to remain anonymous may also call the We-Tip national hotline at (800) 78-CRIME (27463).
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on May 31, 2004. Read the original PDF.