Woman Raped On Busy Melrose Avenue Just After Midnight
LOS ANGELES (CBS) — A woman was sexually assaulted on Melrose Avenue just after midnight Tuesday, according to police.
Suraya Fadel, reporting for CBS2 and KCAL9, said the woman was attacked about a half block away from the Darkroom bar and restaurant.
The restaurant is located at a bustling Melrose Ave and Poinsettia Place.
The attack reportedly took place just after midnight as the woman was walking home.
The rapist told the woman he was armed.
Neighbors are shocked and concerned. Said Evie Lago, "This happened just across from y house. This is a friendly and decent neighborhood. Hard to believe it could happen here. I'm now concerned about walking after midnight."
Lago said officers, choppers and bloodhounds surrounded a driveway with parked cars in the area. The attack occurred reportedly near an alley with several security cameras nearby.
Fadel reports an increased police presence surrounded the neighborhood Wednesday. She also said LAPD did not want to discuss details of the crime.
