SANTA MONICA—Last week, the Santa Monica Police Department put out a bulletin for a sexual assault suspect who allegedly violated three women by groping them from his 10-speed bicycle.
Two of the victims were assaulted on Tuesday, June 22, around 14th Street and Santa Monica Boulevard. The third was assaulted two days later, in the vicinity of Second and Strand.
According to the police report, the suspect rides his bike up close to the victims, and then “grabs their buttocks, breast, or genital area.” He is described as Latino, 20 to 30 years old, 5 feet 8 inches tall, 180 pounds, with facial hair. He was last seen wearing a chef’s outfit with a black and white checkered design.
In regards to the case, Sergeant Jay Trisler of the Santa Monica Police Department told Canyon News, “We’ve had a few calls, but we’ve not been able to identify anyone as the suspect yet.”
Citizens with information about the suspect or the incidents mentioned above are urged to call Detective Duane Hicks at 310-458-8983. Or, for callers who wish to remain anonymous, dial 1-800-78-CRIME. Other options include calling or texting 1-800-222-TIPS or visiting lacrimestoppers.org to leave crime tips online.
