Man Suspected Of Sexually Assaulting Teenager In Riverside
RIVERSIDE (CBSLA.com) — Police sought the public's help on Wednesday to locate a man who is suspected of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in Riverside.
Around 3 p.m. on Saturday, a man approached the teenager from behind as she walked in the area of Strong Street and Fairmount Boulevard.
Officers said the suspect then forced the victim to a nearby area where he sexually assaulted her.
However, the teenager was able to get away and fled from the area.
Detectives described the suspect as a Hispanic man who has dark short hair, is clean shaven, stands around 5-foot-2 tall and has a heavy build.
He has a pock mark or burn scar under his left eye, and was last seen wearing sunglasses.
At this time, it remains unclear if the suspect fled from the area in a vehicle.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone who has information regarding this case has been urged to contact the Riverside Police Department at (951) 353-7125.