Police searching for suspect who fled following assault
By Daily Press staff
ARCADE TERRACE — A man who attempted a rape and failed is wanted by the Santa Monica police for assault.
At 9:50 p.m. on Sept. 1, the Santa Monica police responded to Arcade Terrace regarding an attempted sexual assault.
After officers arrived on the scene, they concluded the suspect entered the residence through a partially open door. Once inside the residence, the suspect attempted to sexually assault the victim.
The suspect took the victim’s purse before fleeing the location.
The suspect is described as a black male, in his early-to mid- 30s, approximately five-feet-eight to five-feet-nine inches tall, muscular build, with short black hair and brown eyes, and a medium pock-marked complexion and freckles.
The suspect is also described as having a small mole on his right bicep.
At the time of the incident, the suspect wore a white tank top, dark blue nylon track pants, and blue tennis shoes with white soles.
Anyone having information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Santa Monica Police Department at (310) 458-8491 or the Watch Commander’s Office at (310) 458-8426.
Callers who wish to provide anonymous information may also call the We- Tip national hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463).
Callers with information that leads to an arrest and conviction become eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on September 3, 2005. Read the original PDF.