Industry Sexual Assault: Manhunt – NBC Los Angeles

Industry, California – Authorities are seeking public assistance to identify a man suspected in a sexual assault reported earlier this month. The incident, which occurred December 10, has prompted a search across multiple communities.

Search Intensifies for Suspect in Industry Assault

investigators released a surveillance image Tuesday, hoping to quickly identify the individual connected to the alleged crime.

• The assault took place in the morning hours of December 10 in the 1600 block of Azusa Avenue at Colima Road.
• The suspect is described as a white male in his 30s with black hair, believed to be transient.
• He was last seen wearing a dark jacket and gray sweatpants, reportedly riding a Foothill Transit bus.
• The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s department’s Special Victims Bureau is leading the investigation.

The los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department asked for the public’s help Tuesday in locating the suspect. The assault occurred in the morning hours of December 10 in the 1600 block of Azusa Avenue at Colima Road, according to sheriff’s officials.

What information is being sought about the suspect? The suspect is described as a transient white man in his 30s with black hair. He was last seen wearing a dark jacket and gray sweatpants. Investigators believe he may have frequented the Covina and La Puente areas.

The release of a surveillance image suggests investigators have a visual lead,but public assistance remains crucial to confirming the suspect’s identity and location.

Sheriff’s officials stated the suspect was last seen riding a Foothill Transit bus in the Covina and la Puente communities, leading to the release of the surveillance image. Details of the alleged assault where not immediately available to the public as the investigation continued Tuesday afternoon.

“The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department-Special Victims Bureau is tasked with investigating the sexual and physical abuse of children and felonious sexual assaults involving adult victims,” the department said in a statement.

Anyone with information regarding the suspect or the assault is encouraged to contact the LASD Special Victims Bureau at 877-710-5273 or via email at [email protected]. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.

SVB Focus – The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Special Victims Bureau investigates sexual assault and abuse cases,including those involving children and adult victims. They handle felony sexual assault investigations.