San Diego's Southeastern Division police and Crime Stoppers are turning to the community for assistance in tracking down a man linked to a vicious assault aboard a trolley car that left a young individual with serious facial injuries. According to information released by San Diego County Crime Stoppers, the incident unfolded on November 1st, when the suspect instigated a disruption on the trolley and subsequently engaged in a physical altercation with a 20-year-old male around 1:44 p.m.

The violent encounter, which took place just before reaching the 62nd Street/Encanto trolley stop, saw the assailant punching the young man before striking him twice with a metal water bottle. The victim sat down and turned away, not foreseeing the continued assault, which resulted in a fractured orbital and a broken nose for the young man, as well as significant bruising and swelling. The assailant is reported to have fled the scene on foot from the 62nd Street/Encanto platform.

Authorities have provided a detailed description of the suspect, seeking the public's help in locating him. The man is described as a Hispanic male in his late twenties to early thirties, approximately 5'6" and 165 pounds. He was last seen sporting a white beanie, a white t-shirt, brown pants, and white sneakers. Notably, distinctive marks include a possible trio of dots tattooed under his left eye and an unidentified tattoo on his left forearm.

The San Diego Police Department and Crime Stoppers are offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the suspect's identification and apprehension. Those in the know about the suspect’s whereabouts or anything else that can aid in his capture are strongly encouraged to come forward. They can contact the SDPD’s Southeastern Division at (619) 527-3517 or leave an anonymous tip through the Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477; online tips can also be submitted through the Crime Stoppers website.