Aggravated Assault Suspect — The Santa Monica Police Department needs the public's help to identify the victim depicted in the photo who was assaulted. Photo courtesy of the SMPD.

Authorities Need Help To Identify Aggravated Assault Victim

Nov 23, 2015

SANTA MONICA—The Santa Monica Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify the victim involved in an aggravated assault that occurred in a bar on Wednesday, November 18. The incident took place at around 1:30 a.m., when the suspect assaulted the victim, who sustained a head wound. The victim left the establishment before police arrived.

Authorities checked with local hospital, but did not find any reports of new patients related to the incident. The SMPD is hoping to identify the individual in the picture to continue their investigation.

Officers arrested the suspect responsible for the crime. There is no public safety concern at the moment. Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact Detective Daniel Larios at 310-458-8937, Sergeant Maury Sumlin at 310-458-8451 or the Watch Commander (24 hours) at 310-458-8427.