Composite Sketch Of Wanted Sexual Predator Released

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA — Police Friday released a composite drawing of a sexual predator wanted for assaulting two women in the Fairfax area. The crime occurred about 11:50 p.m. July 3 in the 400 block of North Ogden Drive, the Los Angeles Police Department said.

"(The) investigation revealed that the suspect was armed with a handgun and entered the victims' apartment," a police statement said. "The suspect tied both of females' hands and sexually assaulted them. Once one of the victims began to scream the suspect fled the location."

The man was described as white, 30-40 years of age, 5 feet 10 inches to 6 feet tall, weighing 160-180 pounds. He had a short gray beard.

Anyone with information on the case was urged to call detectives Daniel Aguirre or John Macchiarella at (213) 486-6910, or (877) LAPD-247.

City News Service

Photo via Los Angeles Police Department