By Daily Press Staff
A Santa Monica woman was found Tuesday beaten on the bike path on the north beach. The victim — who was transported to a local hospital in serious condition — was found around 9 p.m. in the 200 block of the beach.
The initial information provided to investigators indicates that the victim was physically assaulted and may have been robbed, but due to the seriousness of the victim's injuries, police are still investigating the incident. The victim was unable to give a description of the suspect(s).
Potential witnesses should contact Santa Monica Police Sgt. Rudy Camarena at (310) 458-8962 or detective Rich Nickel at (310) 458-8932.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on November 24, 2001. Read the original PDF.