Detectives are turning to the public for help identifying a man who allegedly sexually assaulted a 16-year-old girl inside a men's restroom at Lynwood Park on May 16. The attack happened near the park's baseball fields, and witnesses told investigators the suspect took off on foot afterward. The case is still active as deputies canvass the neighborhood and review any available surveillance footage.
According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department on X, detectives with the Special Victims Bureau have identified a person of interest and are asking anyone who might know who he is to step forward. Their social media post lists case number 026-07077-2112-129, includes contact information for investigators and lays out the suspect's appearance and clothing from the day of the assault.
Where It Happened
Lynwood Park sits along Bullis Road and is a city-run recreation complex with baseball fields, restrooms and youth programs, according to the City of Lynwood. The park is a regular hub for little-league games and community gatherings that bring families out in the afternoons and evenings.
What Detectives Are Asking
Investigators describe the suspect as a thin Hispanic man around 30 years old and roughly 5-foot-5 with shoulder-length black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen in a black sweater, black shirt and blue jeans and may be transient, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department on X. Detectives say he frequents Lynwood Park and are urging anyone who recognizes him to contact authorities. The post lists Sgt. R. C. Bankston's investigative line at (562) 522-4109 and the Special Victims Bureau tip line at (877) 710-5273.
How To Report Tips Or Stay Anonymous
Anyone with information is asked to call the Special Victims Bureau toll-free at (877) 710-5273 or reach Sgt. R. C. Bankston at (562) 522-4109 or [email protected]. For those who want to stay anonymous, tips can be submitted through Los Angeles Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online. The Crime Stoppers site outlines how anonymity is protected and explains its reward program in qualifying cases.
Legal And Investigative Notes
The LASD Special Victims Bureau is leading the investigation under case number 026-07077-2112-129, and officials have not announced any arrests or charges. Because the reported victim is 16, the case is being handled under juvenile-victim protocols with access to support services. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office offers resources and assistance for crime survivors and witnesses as the legal process moves forward.
