Crime & Safety
Suspected Venice Canals Attacker Arrested
A man suspected of brutally attacking two women in Venice was arrested according to Los Angeles Police.
VENICE, CA — A 29-year-old man was behind bars Friday in connection with a pair of assaults of women near the Venice Canals.
Anthony Jones was arrested Thursday night in San Diego in connection with the attacks that occurred the night of April 6, police said. Police also said there was a sexual element to the attacks, although no details were immediately released.
It was unclear what led police to identify Jones as the suspect. Los Angeles Police Department Deputy Chief Alan Hamilton said Jones was brought back to Los Angeles and charges are pending.
According to jail records, Jones was being held in lieu of $3.25 million bail.
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LAPD officials said earlier the first attack occurred around 10:30 p.m. Saturday in the 2700 block of Strongs Drive, where a woman was approached from behind and struck with a blunt object, leaving the woman unconscious. The suspect similarly attacked another woman about an hour later as she was walking near the Sherman Canal.
Police said both victims sustained significant injuries, although their current conditions were unknown.
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Anyone with additional information regarding the attacks or additional victims who want to come forward were urged to contact LAPD Special Assault detectives at 213-473-0447. Calls during non-business hours and should be directed to 877-527-3247. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.
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