Detectives Seek Additional Victims of Sexual Assault Suspect NR20227wc

North Hollywood: On July 17,
2020, North Hollywood Area officers arrested Cory Franklin for
sexual assault.

On July 17, 2020, around 6:30 a.m., a 57-year-old female victim
walked into the Metro Red Line Subway Station at Lankershim
Boulevard and Campo De Cahuenga. Franklin was at the location and
watched the victim as she entered the station. When the victim
stepped off the escalator, Franklin immediately approached and
sexually battered her. As the victim attempted to escape, Franklin
held her against her will. The victim was able to escape, however,
Franklin followed her, blocked her path and sexually battered her a
second time. A witness observed the assault and yelled at Franklin
causing him to stop. Franklin was taken into custody by responding
North Hollywood Area officers.

Franklin is facing several felony sexual assault counts including
Kidnap to Commit Rape, Assault w/Intent to Commit Rape, and Assault
by Means Likely to Produce Great Bodily Injury.

Cory Franklin

Anyone with any additional information regarding Cory Franklin, or
anyone who may have been a victim, are asked contact LAPD North
Hollywood Sexual Assault Detective Salazar at (818) 754-8432.
During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed
to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain
anonymous should call the LA Regional Crime Stoppers at
1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to
www.lacrimestoppers.org. Tipsters may also visit www.lapdonline.org
and click on “Anonymous Web Tips” under the “Get Involved-Crime
Stoppers” menu to submit an online tip. Lastly, tipsters may also
download the “P-3 Tips” mobile application and select the LA
Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.