Sexual Assault Suspect in Custody NR17287ml

Van Nuys: On September 28,
2017 at about 5:10 p.m., Van Nuys Area responded to call for of a
rape suspect in the 1500 block of Sherman Way in Van Nuys.

Mateo Saucedo, 32-year old, was located and arrested after being
identified by a victim as the person who tried to rape her.

On September 27, 2017 at 9:30 p.m., victim-1 had parked her vehicle
on Matilija Avenue north of Victory Boulevard when Saucedo
approached the victim and attempted to sexually assault her.

On September 28, 2017 at 5:00 p.m., victim-2 observed Saucedo
loitering in the 1500 block of Sherman Way in Van Nuys, when
Saucedo approached the victim and attempted to rape her.

Detectives have provided Mateo Saucedo photo in case there may be
additional victims of other unreported incidents and are asking for
the public’s assistance in locating them.

This case was presented to District who filed 2 counts of attempted
rape. Bail set $210,000.00.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Van
Nuys Area Detectives at (818) 374-9500. During non-business hours
or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7
(1-877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call
the L.A. 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 “P3 Tips” mobile application and
select the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.