Groping Suspect Sought in Silver Lake

Los Angeles police are looking for a man suspected of groping women on the Silver Lake Reservoir loop and in nearby Silver Lake Meadows Park. (lapdonline.org, ktla.com) The Los Angeles Police Department said two reported assaults anchor the case: a 25-year-old woman was attacked on March 25, 2026, at about 8:45 p.m., and a 33-year-old woman was attacked on April 18, 2026, at about 5 p.m. In both cases, police said the man came up from behind, grabbed the women’s breast area and ran. (ktla.com, cbsnews.com) By April 22, at least a third woman had publicly described a similar attack, telling NBC Los Angeles she was grabbed at about 8 p.m. on April 13 while crossing the meadow. Police said they believe there may be additional victims who have not yet filed reports. (nbclosangeles.com, lapdonline.org) The suspect description released by police is broad: a man with a large build, described in local coverage as possibly Hispanic or Asian. Detectives in the Northeast Division are asking anyone who was attacked or recognizes him to contact Sexual Assault Detective Supervisor Michelle Gomez at 323-561-3272. (cbsnews.com, ktla.com, nbclosangeles.com) The reports have changed how the city is policing one of the Eastside’s busiest walking routes. LAPD said it added extra uniformed officers, senior lead officers and foot patrols around the reservoir after the complaints surfaced. (lapdonline.org, nbclosangeles.com, abc7.com) Neighbors have also put up warning signs around the path, and some residents told ABC7 they are avoiding darker sections with weaker lighting. One resident said she had shifted to the better-lit side of the reservoir after hearing about the attacks. (abc7.com) The setting matters because the Silver Lake Reservoir complex is not an isolated trailhead; the city’s planning documents describe it as a 127-acre reservoir complex being repurposed as a major public park amenity, and Silver Lake Meadows Park is part of that broader recreational area. That makes the warnings and patrols especially visible in a place built for daily runs, dog walks and neighborhood exercise. (engineering.lacity.gov, engineering.lacity.gov, needs.parks.lacity.gov) For now, the case is still a public search, not an arrest announcement. LAPD’s latest request is straightforward: if more women were attacked and never reported it, detectives want those reports now while officers keep canvassing the reservoir. (lapdonline.org, cbsnews.com)