Police in Los Angeles, California have issued a warning to the public following two violent assaults on women in Venice. Authorities are on the lookout for a dangerous suspect believed to be responsible for both attacks, which occurred on separate occasions.
The first incident took place on April 6 at approximately 10:30 p.m. near the Grand Canal in Venice. A female victim was approached from behind by a man who struck her in the head with a hard object, rendering her unconscious. An hour later, the same suspect assaulted a second woman in a similar manner near the Sherman Canal. Both victims sustained significant injuries as a result of the attacks.
Following the incidents, LAPD detectives from the Pacific Patrol Division launched an investigation into the assaults. Residents in the area have expressed concern about the rise in violent crime, with statistics showing a 10% increase compared to the previous year.
In response to the attacks, L.A. City Councilwoman Park has proposed the implementation of a real-time surveillance system in Venice similar to the one in Beverly Hills. She cited chronic understaffing and previous defunding efforts as contributing factors to the lack of police presence in the neighborhood, calling for a more proactive approach to tackling crime.
Residents are advised to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities. The LAPD has increased patrols in the Venice community to identify and apprehend the suspect. Additional officers have been deployed as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of residents in the area.
Anyone with information regarding the suspect or the assaults is encouraged to contact LAPD’s Special Assault Detectives or L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers anonymously. The community is urged to come forward with any tips or leads that could aid in the apprehension of the perpetrator.