LAPD arrested 35-year-old Agustin Vidana in Sun Valley in connection with alleged sexual assaults. Detectives are seeking additional victims and have released his photo to the public. Vidana is held on a $1.375 million booking hold.
Los Angeles police are asking residents to examine a newly released photo of a man they say is connected to a series of alleged sexual assaults in the neighborhood. Detectives arrested , 35, after an alleged attack near and .
"Los Angeles police are urging Sun Valley residents to study a newly released photo of a 35-year-old man arrested in connection with a series of alleged sexual assaults, saying there may be more victims who have not yet spoken to detectives," according to a report from Hoodline.
According to an LAPD press release cited by Hoodline, Foothill Division Sexual Assault detectives described Vidana as appearing unhoused but claiming residency in the Sun Valley area. Investigators said he is known to approach women walking in the neighborhood with what they characterized as the intent of pursuing a romantic relationship.
Detectives are reviewing reports from multiple women. A Los Angeles deputy district attorney has filed felony charges, though the specific counts have not been publicly disclosed.
Jail records reviewed by MyNewsLA indicate Vidana remains in custody at the Pitchess Detention Center in Castaic. His booking hold is set at $1.375 million. That hold stems from an unrelated arrest on May 28 on suspicion of kidnapping, according to MyNewsLA.
Prosecutors and defense attorneys had not publicly commented on the case at the time of reporting.
The LAPD released contact information for detectives handling the investigation:
Police released Vidana's photo in hopes that additional possible victims or witnesses would recognize him. Officers are also sharing the suspect photo through public notices and local media outlets, according to CBS Los Angeles as cited by Hoodline.
The Sun Valley alert comes during a period of heightened concern about predatory attacks in public spaces across the San Fernando Valley. 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 continue 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.
This story is based on reporting from Hoodline, MyNewsLA, and LAPD public records as cited in those reports.
This article was generated with AI assistance.