Multiple women say they were grabbed and groped while using the Silver Lake Reservoir loop last week, and neighbors have now covered parts of the path with warning signs. The accounts, shared on social media and through hand-made notices, describe attacks on dimly lit stretches of the jogging trail near Silver Lake Meadows. One woman says she was shoved to the ground, while another says she was still caught off guard even though she had pepper spray with her. The stories have rattled runners, walkers, and families who rely on the popular loop in the evenings.
As reported by KTLA, survivors posted TikTok videos and written accounts claiming a man grabbed them on a dark uphill section of the path, then took off. One woman told social media followers she was groped and pushed down, while another said she planned to file a police report. KTLA highlighted several of those social posts and spoke with people who said they had found handwritten warning signs taped up along the trail.
As shown in a Reddit thread, resident Sabrina Sullivan wrote that she put up the signs after she was grabbed. She said her assault happened between 8 and 9 p.m. on April 13. The thread includes multiple comments from users who say they have seen or experienced suspicious encounters on the loop in recent days. Those community posts helped boost the TikTok accounts and brought even more attention to what has been happening on the trail.
What survivors described
Descriptions of the suspect are not entirely consistent across posts. One user described a man with dark or black hair, in a hoodie and sweatpants, and about 5-foot-8 to 6 feet tall. Another described a larger man, roughly 6 feet tall and about 250 pounds, wearing workout clothes and what appeared to be an Apple Watch. Several victims said the encounters took place in darker parts of the trail and were so quick that they could not get a clear look at his face. One woman wrote that she believed the attacker used his phone light during the assault and might have recorded parts of it.
Police response and reporting
The Los Angeles Police Department has not announced any arrests. Officers told KTLA that neither woman had filed a formal police report as of Sunday afternoon. Advocates and neighbors say they hope more witnesses will come forward so detectives can determine whether the incidents involve a single suspect or more than one offender. Police generally urge anyone who experiences or witnesses sexual assault to call 911 in an emergency or contact their local LAPD division to file a report.
Neighbors respond and safety steps
Since the social media posts began circulating, neighbors have been trading safety tips for using the loop. Common suggestions include walking or running with a partner, staying on well-lit sections of the path, and quickly reporting suspicious behavior to authorities. Some residents say they plan to ask the city for stronger evening patrols and improved lighting along the stretch where the attacks were reported. Community groups have also encouraged people to save screenshots, video, and any other potential evidence that could help investigators.
If you were a victim or witnessed anything along the Reservoir path, you may want to contact the LAPD or local victim-assistance organizations for support and information. Anyone with tips or footage is asked to reach out to police so investigators can follow up.
