Crime & Safety

Women Sexually Assaulted, Robbed on Hermosa Valley School Property

The two women were walking toward the back of the school Saturday morning when the attack occurred.

Hermosa Beach police are looking for two adult black males who allegedly robbed and sexually assaulted two women who were walking on property Saturday around 2 a.m. The school is at 1645 Valley Drive, near the intersection of Pier Avenue.

HBPD Detective Mick Gaglia said the women were approached by the suspects who said they had knives and grabbed the women's breasts by reaching under their shirts before stealing their purses, phones and other property, he said.

The women were told, "We have knives. We will stab you if you don't give us everything." and to get on their knees.

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The women complied, handing over their property to the suspects, who then fled. The victims waited a few minutes before screaming for police and assistance.

Each suspect is described as an adult black male, 6" tall, with a heavy build. One was wearing a black hoodie and jeans; the other a grey hoodie and blue shorts. 

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 Anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspects should contact Detective Mick Gaglia by phone at 310-318-0348 or email him at mgaglia@hermosapolice.org.


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