Aggravated Assault Investigation in Hollenbeck Area NR16232ti

Los Angeles: The Los
Angeles Police Department, Hollenbeck Crimes Against Persons
Detectives are investigating two recent assaults where the suspect
attacked the Victims using a hammer. One of the two assaults
occurred at Grande Vista Avenue South of Union Pacific and the
other occurred at New Jersey Street and Savannah Street.

On July 9, 2016, around 7:35 a.m., the suspect was seen rummaging
through the victim’s belongings, which were under a bridge
overcrossing, on the west sidewalk of Grande Vista Avenue. As the
victim attempted to get his attention, the suspect initially
ignored him and a few seconds later attacked him with a hammer. The
victim was struck on the head several times and lost consciousness.
The victim was transported to a local hospital for medical
treatment.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, stands 5 feet 10
inches tall, and weighs around 160 pounds. He is between 40-45
years of age, wearing a yellow and blue striped shirt.

On July 21, 2016, around 6:25 a.m., the second victim was walking
his dog on the East sidewalk of Savannah Street, just south of New
Jersey Street. The suspect approached from the rear and struck the
victim in the back of his head with a hammer. The victim ran to his
home and did not have a description of the suspect. Victim was
transported to a local hospital for medical treatment.

A witness described the suspect as a White male, with long brown
hair, black baseball cap, wearing gray flannel shirt and carrying a
backpack.

Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact LAPD
Hollenbeck Crimes Against Persons Detective Arce-Dominguez or
Detective R. Martinez. Either detectives can be reached at
323-342-8900 or 323-342-8900. 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 Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters
may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting to phone number 274637
(C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages
should begin with the letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may also go to
LAPDOnline.org, click on “webtips” and follow the prompts.