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Suspect wanted for Crenshaw District Metro Station sexual assault
A search is underway for a man accused of following and attacking a woman.
LOS ANGELES - Authorities are searching for a suspect who allegedly attacked a woman and sexually assaulted her in the Crenshaw District.
It happened Monday around 4:30 p.m. in the area near Somerset Drive and Coliseum Street.
According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the suspect followed the victim from the MTA station at Crenshaw/Expo and tackled her into the bushes before sexually assaulting her.
A bicyclist passing by heard the victim's cries for help and called police.
The suspect ran away from the scene and was last seen headed northbound on Somerset Drive.
Photo: LAPD
The suspect is described as a man between 20 and 30 years old, about 6'2" tall, and weighing between 180 and 200 pounds. He was wearing a black beanie, t-shirt, black shorts, white socks, and black shoes. He was also carrying a gray backpack.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Southwest Detectives at 323-290-2976 or 877-LAPD-24-7.