Police search for attempted rape suspect targeting woman in Canoga Park
Police are searching for an attempted rape suspect who targeted a woman in Canoga Park.
The incident happened on June 23 when a 24-year-old woman was walking westbound on Roscoe Boulevard from Owensmouth Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
At around 10:30 p.m., the male suspect suddenly approached her and attempted to sexually assault her, authorities said.
He then fled the area, running eastbound on Roscoe Boulevard.
The suspect is described as a 25 to 30-year-old Hispanic man with black hair and brown eyes. He stands 6 feet tall and weighs around 200 pounds.
The male suspect is seen following a woman walking alone in the Canoga Park area on on June 23, 2024. (Los Angeles Police Department) A composite sketch of the suspect wanted for an attempted rape in Canoga Park on June 23, 2024. (Los Angeles Police Department) The male suspect is seen following a woman walking alone in the Canoga Park area on on June 23, 2024. (Los Angeles Police Department)
He was last seen wearing a red shirt, orange and blue long-sleeve flannel and dark blue pants.
Nearby surveillance video captured the suspect following a woman as she walked alone on a sidewalk.
Police have released a composite sketch of the man in hopes someone may recognize him.
Anyone with information on the case is urged to call LAPD Detective Padilla at 818-756-3264. The LAPD can also be reached at 1-877-527-3247.
Anonymous tips can be provided to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at lacrimestoppers.org.
Surveillance footage of the suspect can be seen in the video player above.
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