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Monday January 6th, 2014 :: 12:48 p.m. PST

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(Media Availability) Today. 1-3 PM. Palmdale. LASD. Girl Sexually Assaulted in Palmdale Restroom. Det's Look for Susp

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Ten-Year-Old Girl Sexually Assaulted in Palmdale Restroom. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Detectives Search for Suspect, Seek Public’s Assistance


Special Victims Bureau Detective Sergeant Brian Hudson is responding today, Monday, January 6, 2014, to Palmdale Sheriff’s Station, making himself available between 1:00 and 3:00 P.M. to the media to answer questions regarding the investigation of an unknown suspect who sexually assaulted a 10-year-old girl in a Palmdale restroom.

Detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and apprehending the suspect.

On Wednesday afternoon, January 1, 2014, the suspect entered the women’s restroom of a restaurant located in the 37000 block of 47th Street East, Palmdale. He attacked a young girl who was also in the restroom and sexually assaulted her as she exited one of the stalls. The suspect stopped his assault when another person entered the bathroom, and fled the location.

The suspect is described as a male White, 18-20 years old, 5’8” tall, 150 pounds, blonde hair, walks with a noticeable limp, and may be a transient.

If you are likely to arrive close to 3:00 P.M., please call Palmdale Sheriff's Station at 661-272-2400 to ensure the detective can remain to accommodate your interview.

Palmdale Sheriff’s Station is located at 750 East Avenue Q, Palmdale.

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Anyone who may have information regarding this investigation or dangerous suspect is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Special Victims Bureau at (877) 710-5273. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), or texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.


Written by:
Sergeant Brian Hudson
Special Victims Bureau

Forwarded by:
Deputy Lillian Peck
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