A man forced himself through the window of a Santa Ana apartment and dragged a young woman to the ground in an attempt to sexually assault her, but then ran off with the victim’s mother came into the room, police said Wednesday.
A man wanted in a July 30, 2017, attempted sexual assault in Santa Ana is depicted in a police sketch.
The incident occurred early Sunday in the 3200 block of Main Street, according to Cpl. Anthony Bertagna of the Santa Ana Police Department.
A college student fell asleep on the couch but was awakened about 2 a.m. by a sound at the window, which had left open due to the heat, the corporal said. She saw a man at the window and that the screen had been removed.
The man simulated a handgun and told the young woman to come to the window, threatening to shoot her, a police news release stated. The victim refused, and he force himself through the window and tried to assault her, dragging her to the ground.
She screamed and her mother was awakened and ran into the room. The mother screamed for help and the attacker fled.
The assailant was described as Hispanic, 25 to 30 years old, 5 feet 8 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall, 170 to 190 pounds. He had short, dark hair and a mustache, police said.
Police produced a sketch of the assailant that they planned to hand out to residents in apartment complexes in the area. They’ll be warning people to keep their windows closed despite the heat.
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