Santa Monica Police Search For Man Who Sexually Assaulted Woman: SMPD

SANTA MONICA, CA — Police are searching for a man suspected of sexually assaulting a woman while she was waiting for a ride on a Santa Monica street earlier this month, police said Friday.

The incident occurred March 1 at 8:15 p.m. near Ocean Park Boulevard and 17th Street, when a man approached a woman as he was pulling down his pants and making "lewd statements," the Santa Monica Police Department said.

When the woman turned to leave the area, the man grabbed her from behind and began touching her over her clothing. The woman was able to free herself from the man's grasp after a struggle and fled, police said.

The man was captured on a surveillance camera leaving the area, police said.

Anyone with information about the incident or the suspect is asked to contact Detective Tavera at Ismael.Tavera@santamonica.gov, Detective Sgt. Gradle at Ryan.Gradle@santamonica.gov or the watch commander at 310-458-8427.

Safety Alert and Request for Assistance- SEXUAL ASSAULT

On March 1, a sexual assault occurred of a lone female who was waiting for a ride in the 1700 block of Ocean Park Boulevard. At about 8:15 PM, the male suspect approached the victim as he was pulling down his pants and… pic.twitter.com/KVunMu7XT2
— Santa Monica Police (@SantaMonicaPD) March 15, 2024