Los Angeles Police Department detectives have arrested a 35-year-old man in connection with a series of alleged sexual assaults in and are urging residents to come forward if they recognize him.
LAPD arrested 35-year-old Agustin Vidana in Sun Valley in connection with alleged sexual assaults. Felony charges have been filed and the suspect is held on a $1.375 million bond. Detectives are seeking additional victims.
Los Angeles Police Department detectives have arrested a 35-year-old man in connection with a series of alleged sexual assaults in and are urging residents to come forward if they recognize him.
Agustin Vidana was taken into custody after an alleged attack near San Fernando Road and Sheldon Street, according to a press release from the LAPD Foothill Division. Investigators say there may be additional victims who have not yet spoken to police.
"Vidana appears unhoused but has claimed residency in the Sun Valley area," according to the LAPD release. "He is known to approach women walking in the neighborhood with what detectives described as the intent of pursuing a romantic relationship."
A Los Angeles deputy district attorney has filed felony charges against Vidana, though the specific counts have not been publicly detailed. Jail records reviewed by MyNewsLA show Vidana remains in custody at the Pitchess Detention Center in Castaic on a $1.375 million booking hold.
That hold stems from an unrelated May 28 arrest on suspicion of kidnapping, according to the records. Prosecutors and defense attorneys had not publicly commented on the case as of the time of reporting.
Detectives are asking anyone with information to contact:
Police released Vidana's photo in hopes that additional possible victims or witnesses will recognize him and contact investigators, according to CBS Los Angeles.
The Sun Valley alert comes amid heightened concern about predatory attacks in public spaces across the San Fernando Valley this spring. In April, the Los Angeles Times reported on a separate case in which investigators connected multiple assaults using security camera footage, illustrating how detectives look for patterns across different reports.
Foothill detectives said they plan to keep canvassing the area and following up on leads. They are urging anyone who believes they may have been contacted by the suspect to preserve any potential evidence and reach out to investigators.
Authorities have been sharing the suspect photo in public notices and through local media as the investigation continues.
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