Elder Abuse: Aggravated Assault in Wilshire Area NR17153ml

May 24, 2017

Wilshire: Los Angeles Police
Department and Wilshire Division Detectives are asking for the
public’s help in providing any information that would lead to the
arrest of a suspect involved in an assault in Wilshire.

On May 22, 2017, around 8:30 a.m., an elderly victim was kicked and
punched multiple times in the 100 block of Formosa Avenue.

The suspects then fled on foot, northbound on La Brea Avenue from
Oakwood Avenue.

Suspect is described as a male Black, white/grey hair, stands 6
feet tall, weighs 150 pounds, 40 years of age, and is a
transient.

Suspect:

Anyone with information about the crimes is asked to contact
Detective Mayer, Wilshire Area Detectives at (213) 922-8260. During
non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to
1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain
anonymous should call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at
1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to
ww.lacrimestoppers.org. Tipsters may also visit www.lapdonline.org
and click on “Anonymous Web Tips” under the “Get Involved-Crime
Stoppers” menu to submit an online tip. Lastly, tipsters may also
download the “P3 Tips” mobile application and select the L.A.
Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.