Crime & Safety
Northridge Music Teacher Suspected Of Sexually Assaulting Student
Police are asking additional victims of a 72-year-old music teacher suspected of sexually assaulting a minor to come forward.

NORTHRIDGE, CA — Police arrested a 72-year-old violin teacher at his home in Northridge Thursday on suspicion of sexually assaulting a minor. Authorities are asking additional victims to come forward.
Konstantin Yedigaraov was booked on suspicion of lewd acts with a minor, the Los Angeles Police department announced. According to police, Yedigaraov held violin lessons at his home in Northridge. The sexual assault allegedly occurred during a lesson, according to the LAPD.
"Detectives believe there are additional, unidentified victims of Yedigaraov who have yet to come forward," the department announced. "A photograph of Yedigaraov is being released to identify and speak with any additional victims."
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Yedigaraov's bail was set at $50,000.
Anyone who believes they may have been a victim of who has information about the case was urged to contact LAPD Devonshire Sexual Assault investigators Detective Adriana Ortega and Detective Ruben Arellano at 818-832- 0609.
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