South Bay Security Guard Arrested Of Suspicion Of Sexual Assault

TORRANCE, CA — A suspect was arrested in connection to an armed, on-duty security guard who allegedly coerced three separate victims to engage in sexual activity, the Torrance Police Department announced Thursday.

According to authorities, the security guard coerced the women in lieu of reporting them for trespassing on private property.

"Investigators found out this armed security guard was targeting female victims who were experiencing homelessness or suffering from drug addiction," TPD said in a statement.

Investigators started working on the case in early December of last year, and an arrest was made on Dec. 21.

Anyone with information or who thinks may have been victimized by the suspect is urged to contact TPD at 310-328-3456.