Suspect at large after sexual assault and stabbing

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (VVNG.com) — The San Bernardino Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who sexually assaulted and stabbed a woman.

Newly released surveillance photos of the suspect were captured by cameras from inside the bus.

The violent attack happened in broad daylight on Saturday, January 12, 2019. Authorities said the suspect and the victim rode the sbX bus to the area of Rialto and “E” street in San Bernardino.

Officials said that once there, the suspect lured the victim to a nearby business and made sexual advances that she resisted.

“At that point, he forced her into a storage trailer. While inside of the trailer the suspect sexually assaulted and stabbed the victim multiple times. The suspect locked the victim in the trailer and then left the area on foot.

A citizen located the victim and assisted her by summoning police and medical aid. The victim was transported and treated at a local hospital for her injuries and is expected to survive.

The suspect was described as a Hispanic or white male, 25 years old and 5’11” tall with a medium build. He was wearing white and red high-top Air Jordan shoes and a Golden State Warriors hat with a dark bill.

The investigations division is currently seeking further information or witnesses to the incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Flesher at (909) 384-5655 or Sergeant Mahan at (909) 384-5613.

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