Full Notification

                                                    
   
On June 14, 2021, at approximately 0100 hours, Culver City Police Officers responded to a call for service regarding an Assault that occurred in the 13300 block of Washington Blvd.
 
The victim, who is of Asian American descent, was walking westbound on Washington Blvd, on her way to work, when she was approached by the suspect who asked her for a cigarette. Fearful of the male suspect, the victim told him that she did not have a cigarette and began to walk away. As the victim attempted to walk away, the suspect approached her from behind, yelled a racial slur and hit her on the right side of her head causing her to fall to the ground. After striking the victim, the suspect fled on foot westbound on Washington Blvd.
 
As a result of being struck, the victim sustained a severe laceration to her right ear.  The Culver City Fire Department responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local area hospital where she was treated for her injuries. The victim is expected to make a full recovery.
 
Anyone with information regarding this attack is asked to call the Culver City Police Department Detective Bureau at 310-253-6300.
 
SUSPECT DESCRIPTION:  Male, White, approximately 35 years of age, 5’9, heavy set, light colored hair, possibly balding.