Police Search for Man in Sexual Assault on Boy
A man who allegedly sexually assaulted a teenage boy and tried to abduct another youth near the Nickerson Gardens housing project in Watts remains at large, police said Thursday.
The first incident occurred Feb. 25 near Central Avenue and Imperial Highway, police said.
The suspect, who was riding a bicycle, abducted a 13-year-old male, investigators said. He was taken to an abandoned residence, sexually assaulted and then released, police said.
The second incident occurred Wednesday in the same area. The suspect tried to abduct a 15-year-old boy, who managed to escape, police said.
The suspect is African American, 20 to 25, about 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weighs about 145 pounds. He has close-cut hair and a goatee.
Anyone with information can call (213) 485-6902.
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