Woman Sexually Assaulted By Stranger In Malibu Apartment: Sheriff

MALIBU, CA — Authorities asked for the public's help Tuesday in finding a man who sexually assaulted a woman in her Malibu apartment.

The assault occurred about 3:45 a.m. Feb. 8 in the 23900 block of Civic Center Way, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

The Sheriff's Department released security images of the suspect, who is believed to be a transient. He was described as white, about 30 years of age, 6 feet tall, and weighing 170 pounds, with blond hair and a beard. He wore all black clothing and a baseball cap.

"The (suspect) entered the unlocked apartment and awoke the resident by sexually assaulting them," a sheriff's statement said. "The suspect then apologized and rapidly exited the residence, possibly under the influence of alcohol/drugs."

Fox 11 reported that the victim is a Pepperdine University student.

Anyone with information on the case was urged to call detectives at 818-878-1808, or Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS.

City News Service contributed to this post