Police are searching for a man responsible for a violent assault and robbery of a woman earlier this week in San Fernando, authorities confirmed to KTLA.
The attack occurred on April 15 on Jessie Street near Fourth Street.
Surveillance cameras that captured the assault show the victim, who had her hands full, did not see the attacker coming from behind when he violently shoved her down to the sidewalk.
The woman attempted to hold on to her purse as the suspect wrestled with her, but he was eventually able to rip it away from her and get away.
It is unclear if the woman suffered any serious injuries during the brutal attack.
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Surveillance cameras captured a terrifying and violent assault and robbery of a woman in San Fernando on April 15, 2024. (viewer photo) -
Surveillance cameras captured a terrifying and violent assault and robbery of a woman in San Fernando on April 15, 2024. (viewer photo) -
Surveillance cameras captured a terrifying and violent assault and robbery of a woman in San Fernando on April 15, 2024. (viewer photo)
This incident comes on the heels of another violent assault on a woman in Pasadena. In that incident, a man armed with a knife got into a car the woman was sitting in, forced her to drive to another location where he sexually assaulted her.
The victim in that case was able to fight back and eventually fend her attacker off. The suspect in that case fled the area before police arrived and has yet to be captured.
As for the victim in San Fernando, police said what was left of the purse was later found and returned to her.
Anyone who recognizes the man in video or may have knowledge of this incident is encouraged to contact the San Fernando Police Department at 818-898-1267. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-222-8477 or leave tips online at L.A. Crime Stoppers.