Person of Interest in Sexual Assault Investigation Sought NR12289ne

Los Angeles:   The Los Angeles Police Department Operations West Bureau Sexual Assault Detail is investigating the sexual assault of a female in her 20s that occurred in the afternoon of May 31, 2012.

On May 31, 2012, around 3:30 p.m., the victim was taking a shower in her residence located in the Mar Vista area of Los Angeles when an unknown male entered her apartment and forcibly sexually assaulted her.

Investigators reviewed the available surveillance video from the apartment building for evidence of the crime and to possibly identify the suspects and /or any witnesses involved.

Investigators are seeking information from a PERSON OF INTEREST/ POSSIBLE WITNESS who was at the location.  Images of that person were captured by surveillance video and are attached to this release.

This appears to be an isolated incident and should not cause the community to be alarmed.

Anyone with information about this crime or recognizing the Person of Interest is asked to contact Operations-West Bureau Sexual Assault Detail, Detective L. Nunez at 213-473-0447. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-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.