Detectives Seek Public’s Help Identifying a Sexual Battery and Attempted Kidnapping Suspect NR24290jl

Wilmington: Detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department's Harbor Area are seeking additional information regarding the felony sexual battery and attempted kidnapping of an 11-year-old girl.

On October 21, 2024, around 3:15 p.m., the victim was walking near M Street and Gulf Avenue in Wilmington when the suspect approached her from behind, fondled her breasts, and attempted to remove her from the area. Nearby residents intervened, prompting the suspect to flee in his vehicle.

The suspect is described as a White or Hispanic male, 20 to 30 years old, approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall, and weighs about 240 pounds. He was driving a gray Nissan Kicks with a spare wheel mounted on the rear passenger side.

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Detectives request that anyone with information that could lead to the identification of additional victims or witnesses contact Harbor Area detectives at (310) 726-7900. 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.