Two Battery Incidents Near Schools

(Suspect Sketch)

Incident: Battery / News Release

Contact: Watch Commander
Date and Time of Release: August 26, 2015, 1:00 p.m.

On August 25, 2015, the Arcadia Police Department received two reports of a battery that

occurred in the vicinity of two local school campuses. The first incident occurred on First

Avenue, at approximately 8:55 a.m., near Dana Middle School, located at 1401 S. First Avenue.

The second incident was reported to have occurred at approximately 11:00 a.m. in the west

parking lot of the Arcadia High School located at 180 Campus Drive.

Each victim reported a male suspect came up from behind as they were either approaching or

walking away from their vehicle and placed them in a “bear hug” without saying a word. While

being held, the victims felt several pelvic thrusts from behind before being released. The

suspect then ran away from the location. The incidents appear to have been committed by the

same lone suspect based on the descriptions provided by the two victims.

The victims were adult females and they did not suffer any injuries. The suspect was described

as a male of Asian descent, 16 – 20 years old, black hair, clean-shaven, 5’07” tall and “chubby.”

He was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with tan shorts.

The case is currently under investigation. Anyone with information regarding this incident is

encouraged to contact the Arcadia Police Department at (626) 574-5150. You can also submit

crime tips and information via text, phone, or web to LA Regional Crime Stoppers, 800-222-TIPS

(8477).

Robert T. Guthrie, Chief of Police

By: Roy Nakamura, Lieutenant – Detective Bureau Commander

Refer to Cases 15-4171 and 15-4176