Crime & Safety
Man Sexually Assaulted 2 Children At Busy LA County Mall: Police
Police say there may be more victims who have yet to come forward.
GLENDALE, CA — A Glendale man has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting two children at the Americana at Brand mall. Authorities say he may have victimized others who have yet to come forward.
Elio Gutierrez Vazquez, 43, was arrested on Aug. 14 after "inappropriately touching" two children on separate occasions at the busy mall, according to the Glendale Police Department.
The incidents were both caught on video, police said.
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The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office charged Vazquez with sexual assault of a minor and possession of child pornography, police said.
He is free after posting bail and awaiting arraignment, police said.
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"Investigators believe there may be additional unidentified victims," reads the police statement. "Glendale police detectives are actively seeking additional victims or witnesses who may have information about this case."
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Glendale Police Department Assaults Bureau at 818-548-3106.
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