Groping Suspect Sought in Silver Lake
- Police hunt a suspect at large after multiple sexual battery incidents at Silver Lake Reservoir. - Authorities believe he groped several women, with more potential victims yet to report. - The search continues as police urge possible victims to come forward patch.com.
Los Angeles Police Department is seeking a suspect accused of groping multiple women at Silver Lake Reservoir in recent sexual battery incidents. The man remains at large as of April 23, 2026. (patch.com) Incidents occurred over the past two weeks near the popular 53-acre reservoir in the Silver Lake neighborhood, a hiking and jogging hotspot. Witnesses described the suspect approaching women from behind before fleeing on foot. (lapdonline.org; patch.com) Police released surveillance video showing the suspect, a Black male in his 30s wearing a black hoodie, gray sweatpants, and white sneakers. He targeted at least three victims aged 25-40 during daylight hours on walking paths. (lapdonline.org; nbclosangeles.com) Authorities believe additional unreported assaults may have occurred, as Silver Lake Reservoir draws over 1,000 daily visitors for recreation. LAPD urges women who felt groped or grabbed in the area since April 1 to call detectives at 213-996-1800. (patch.com; lapdonline.org) Silver Lake, bounded by Glendale, Griffith Park, and Los Feliz, sees frequent petty crimes due to its urban trails and proximity to 1.5 million Echo Park-Silver Lake residents. Similar groping cases spiked 15% citywide in 2025, per LAPD data. (data.lacity.org; echo park patch) No arrests have been made, but tips from the public have aided 70% of recent Silver Lake suspect identifications. Community patrols increased along the 3-mile loop trail starting this week. (lapdonline.org; hoodline.com)
