Culver Police request help identifying sexual assault suspect

(Tex Texin)

The CCPD are asking for assistance from the public identifying the suspect in an incident of sexual assault of a minor.

The incident occurred on December 2, at approximately 7:46 a.m., when Culver City Police responded to a call for service of a sexual assault in the Blair Hills community.

“Investigators learned that earlier that morning, between 2:00-3:00 a.m., an adult male suspect entered a residence and committed a sexual assault on a juvenile, and then left the residence on foot at approximately 7:00 a.m.,” they said in a press release. “Culver City Police Officers immediately canvassed the surrounding area for witnesses and additional evidence and recovered video evidence that shows the suspect leaving the area. We want to assure the Culver City community that your safety and well-being is our top priority. Culver City Police investigators are utilizing all available resources and are working tirelessly to identify and locate the suspect involved in this crime.”

The suspect, pictured, is described as male, white or hispanic, adult, average height, and build, wearing dark colored clothing and beanie, and white shoes.

“Investigators are asking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the suspect,” they said. 

Anyone who may have any information regarding this incident is asked to contact Lieutenant Ryan Thompson at (310) 253-6302. You may also provide information by emailing tips@culvercity.org. For media inquiries please contact Culver City Police Department Public Information Officer, Jennifer Atenza at (310) 253-6120.