Groping Suspect Still At Large After Reservoir Attacks
- Police are searching for a man who groped women at Silver Lake Reservoir. - Incidents involved sexual battery, with other possible victims yet to come forward. - Authorities urge women who may have been targeted to contact police patch.com.
Los Angeles police are searching for a man accused of groping women on the Silver Lake Reservoir trail, with detectives warning more victims may not have reported it yet. (lapdonline.org) The Los Angeles Police Department said two reported sexual batteries happened near the reservoir on March 25 at about 8:45 p.m. and again on April 18 at about 5 p.m. In both cases, the victims — ages 25 and 33 — said a man came up from behind, grabbed their breast area and ran off. (abc7.com) NBC Los Angeles reported a third woman, identified only as Sabrina, said she was attacked around 8 p.m. on April 13 while crossing the meadow near the reservoir. She said she posted warnings in the area after the assault. (nbclosangeles.com) LAPD described the suspect as a man with a large build and, in a department release carried by local outlets, said he may be Hispanic or Asian. Detectives in the Northeast Division are asking additional victims and witnesses to come forward. (vannuysnewspress.com) The attacks have unsettled one of Silver Lake’s busiest public spaces, a reservoir loop used daily by joggers, walkers and dog owners. Residents told ABC7 and NBC Los Angeles that some women are avoiding darker sections and shifting to better-lit parts of the path. (abc7.com) (nbclosangeles.com) Police said they have increased patrols at the reservoir, adding uniformed officers and foot patrols across different shifts. LAPD Capt. Mike Bland told NBC Los Angeles the goal is both visibility and deterrence while detectives try to identify the attacker. (nbclosangeles.com) The case also shows how reports first surfaced outside official channels. KTLA reported that women began posting on social media and hanging handwritten signs around the reservoir before police confirmed the incidents publicly. (ktla.com) As of April 23, 2026, LAPD was still asking anyone who was targeted or who can identify the suspect to call Sexual Assault Detective Supervisor Michelle Gomez at 323-561-3272 or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously. The man remained at large as patrols continued around the reservoir. (nbclosangeles.com)
