Crime & Safety
Photos Of Attempted Sexual Assault Suspect: El Cerrito Police
Police say this man grabbed a woman and tried to sexually assault her. Her screams alerted neighbors and scared him away.
EL CERRITO, CA — The El Cerrito Police Department released two photos Wednesday of a suspect in an attempted sexual assault. The attack happened Tuesday morning in the area of Stockton Avenue and Balra Drive.
According to police, the man "grabbed her and attempted to sexually assault her. The victim screamed, which not only scared off the suspect but also caught the attention of several neighbors." Those neighbors called police, who were notified of the assault at 6:42 a.m. Police say, "Several neighbors reported seeing the suspect fleeing the area on foot prior to police arrival."
If you recognize the person in the photographs, call the El Cerrito Police Department Detective Unit at 510-215-4400 or by contact them by email at investigations@ci.el-cerrito.ca.us
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