On April 29, 2013, two
separate female runners were attacked by the suspect depicted in the below
sketches. The first attack occurred at
approximately 7:30 PM on Escalona Drive near Olive Street. Approximately 30 minutes later a second
attack occurred on Western Drive near Echo Street.
In both attacks the victims
passed the suspect who was going in the opposite direction. The suspect turned around and came back at
the victims. The suspect grabbed and/or
slapped the victims on their buttocks as he passed by. The suspect would then continue to run from
the victims. Neither victim sustained
injuries from the attack.
In follow up, we learned that
the victim in the second attack actually returned to the general area with her
boyfriend. They found the suspect still
in the neighborhood. The victim and her
boyfriend confronted the suspect. When
cornered, the suspect apologized and fled.
We worked with both victims
and the boyfriend witness to produce the two attached sketches. The suspect is described as
- Hispanic Male - Late teens or Early 20’s
- Approx 5’06” to 5’07”
- Slender/ small frame
- No facial hair, no blemishes
- Dark Hair
There have been no other
incidents of this type in close proximity by either location or time
sequence. We believe the suspect to be
the same person in both attacks.
Anyone who recognizes the suspect, or has
additional information to report, is encouraged to contact the Santa Cruz
Police Department Investigations Unit at (831) 420-5820.
