This Sexual Predator Attacked A Woman Outside An Orange County Nightclub, Police Say

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA — Orange County police are on the lookout for a sexual predator, Tuesday.

An inebriated woman was attacked and nearly sexually assaulted in north Orange County on Sunday. Police released a disturbing video showing the man attempt to sexually assault the woman outside a downtown Santa Ana bar in the hopes it will generate tips leading to an arrest.

It is also a cautionary tale for teenagers and young adults according to Santa Ana police Cpl. Anthony Bertagna.

The 26-year-old woman called police about 3 a.m. Sunday to say a man had removed her clothes and attempted to sexually assault her before she managed to get away, according to Bertagna.

The woman said she had been drinking in the downtown area and had just used the restroom at the Proof Bar at 215 N. Broadway when she was confronted as she exited the lounge, Bertagna said.

"Part of what we want by putting this video out is to educate young adults, especially female adults, when you are out drinking don't go out into a parking lot by yourself. Often, predators look for women in inebriated conditions. Please, always have a friend walk you to your car," Bertagna said.

Anyone with information was asked to call Orange County Crime Stoppers, which accepts anonymous tips, at (855) TIP-OCCS.

Photo, video courtesy Santa Ana Police Department