On Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at about 1531 hours, the Azusa Police Department investigated an attempt kidnapping and sexual assault which occurred in the 1100 block of E. Alosta Avenue.
At the time of the incident, the female victim was walking to her apartment. As she entered the carport area of the apartment complex, a male suspect approached her from behind and grabbed her. The suspect was able to lift her off the ground and made an attempt to carry her away. As the victim struggled, the suspect released her, and ran from the scene. The victim was sexually assaulted during this crime.
Officers searched the area for the suspect, but he was not located. The suspect is described as a male Hispanic adult, approximately 5'5'' tall, late teens to early 20's, wearing dark clothing and a baseball style hat.
The Azusa Police Department is aware that there was a similar incident which occurred at California State University, Northridge at about the same time. At this point of the investigation, we do not believe these crimes are connected.
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