Police Seek Help Finding Man Who Pointed Gun At Boy

SAN CLEMENTE, CA —The Orange County Sheriff's Department Friday sought the public's help in identifying a man who allegedly pointed a handgun at a 10-year-old boy in San Clemente. The department released a sketch of the suspect on their Twitter page.

Additional witnesses said a man in the area matching the description was exhibiting strange behavior prior to the incident. Anyone with information is urged to contact Investigator Sanders at 949-425-1844 or cysanders@ocsd.org pic.twitter.com/qYToqC5KYi

— OC Sheriff, CA (@OCSheriff) November 27, 2020

The boy was walking his dog in an isolated greenbelt area when the suspect passed him. When the child turned around, the suspect allegedly pointed a gun at the boy and chased him for a short distance.

Witnesses said a man was in the area matching the suspect description, who was exhibiting strange behavior prior to the assault.

The suspect was described as a Latino man between 30 and 40 years old, about 5 feet 9-inches tall, with a mustache and spiky hair. He was last seen wearing baggy shorts and a washed-out dark-colored shirt.

The Orange County Sheriff's Department urged anyone with any information regarding the incident to call them at 949-425-1844 or Crime Stoppers at 855-TIP-OCCS.

— City News Service contributed to this report