A dogwalker was violently sexually assaulted by a homeless man just steps from Los Angeles Convention Center in a horrific, caught-on-camera attack — and the alleged assailant is still in the wind.
The woman, only identified by as Terra, is seen on video with her small pooch at the entrance of a high-rise downtown when the man wearing a black hoodie lunges toward her, pinning her against a glass door and straddling her leg, KTLA reported.
“He grabbed the back of my neck and my crotch area and I was screaming for help,” the victim told the network.
A dogwalker was violently sexually assaulted by a homeless man just steps from Los Angeles Convention Center. KTLA via Terra
The alleged assailant is still on the loose. KTLA via Terra
She said the attacker did not speak but only made noises.
The surveillance footage, timestamped at 6:23 a.m. on Nov. 8, shows Terra managing to break free momentarily and soon after the two move from the camera’s view.
The dog is still in the frame.
Terra said the attacker then threw her to the ground.
“That’s when he hit me,” Terra said.
A male bystander heard her screams for help and pounced on the homeless attacker.
“He was on top of the guy and just hitting him in the head over and over,” she said.
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The assailant then fled.
“It’s scary to think he’s still out there,” said Terra.
By the time the police arrived, the homeless man was long gone.
Terra said she now carries Mace and a stun gun when she goes out.
The vicious attack took place on Nov. 8. KTLA via Terra
“I’m constantly looking over my shoulder. Before I knew it, he grabbed me and I was not able to get away,” she said. “I hope it never happens to anyone.”
The case is being investigated by police as sexual battery and detectives believe the attacker is homeless.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the police at 1-877-527-3247.