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Santa Monica Police Seeking Help Identifying Man Who Assaulted Elderly Victim

A man wanted by the Santa Monica police for an attack on an elderly citizen. Photo: SMPD.

SMPD post bulletin surrounding November, 2020 incident

Santa Monica police are asking the public for help identifying a suspect wanted for assaulting an elderly victim.

According to the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD), on November 11, 2020 around 4 a.m. a suspect attacked and attempted to rob an elderly man in the area of 4th Street and Arizona Avenue.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic man, around 20 years old, with dark short hair and clean shaven. At the time of the attack he was wearing a yellow t-shirt with what appeared to be Hawaiian-style flowers printed on the back along the top, faded blue jeans and white shoes with red and blue striping on the heels.

Anybody with information about this incident should call (310) 458-2256 or email crimetips@smgov.net.

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