Crime & Safety
Sketch: Monrovia Detectives Seek Suspect in Brutal New Year's Beating
A Monrovia man was allegedly attacked by three men on New Year's Day and police released a sketch of one of the suspects Tuesday.
Police requested the public's help in finding the suspects responsible for allegedly beating a man as he walked home from Monrovia's New Year's Day celebration.
The man and his girlfriend were approached by three men at about 2 a.m. on January 1 as they walked near Myrtle Avenue and Chestnut Avenue, according to a police wanted poster released Tuesday.
The men engaged in a verbal altercation before the suspect attacked the alleged victim from behind, knocking him down.
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"The suspect repeatedly punched the victim in the head and face, causing serious facial injuries which require reconstructive surgery," the poster states.
The suspect is described as a 5-foot-8-inch Hispanic male with brown hair, brown eyes and a fair complexion weighing approximately 140 pounds.
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Anyone with information about the suspect is encouraged to contact Monrovia Police Detective Rob Wilken at 626-256-8000.
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