Crime & Safety

Police Seek 2 Men After Elder Assault At OC Dog Beach

Do you recognize these men? The community's assistance was urgently sought by authorities after an elder assault was reported this week.

Two men were being sought by police officers Friday, after the assault of an elderly man was reported at an Orange County dog beach.
Two men were being sought by police officers Friday, after the assault of an elderly man was reported at an Orange County dog beach. (Huntington Beach Police Department)

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA — Two men were being sought by police officers Friday, after the assault of an elderly man was reported at an Orange County dog beach.

The assault was reported Saturday, Nov. 25 at around 11:15 a.m. at Dog Beach in Huntington Beach, near Tower 28, the Huntington Beach Police Department reported.

Huntington Beach Police Department Courtesy Photo

"The HBPD is requesting community assistance with identifying the two men shown in the posted pictures," a HBPD news release read. "The males were involved in an assault of an elderly male at Dog Beach."

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Residents with information about the incident were asked to contact Detective J. Kearby at 714-536-5943.

Residents wishing to submit an anonymous tip can contact Orange County Crime Stoppers at 855-TIP-OCCS.

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