A man has been arrested after allegedly breaking into a woman’s home in Reseda and sexually assaulting her, police said Friday.
The incident happened around 9:55 p.m. Wednesday in the 19500 block of Saticoy Street, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
The suspect, later identified as 30-year-old Blessing Wainiwheh, allegedly entered the home through a window and sexually assaulted the victim before fleeing.
Wainiwheh was eventually found hiding inside a home near the victim’s residence, which he also allegedly broke into, police said.
Authorities released a booking photo of Wainiwheh and believe he is responsible for additional sexual assaults.
Anyone who believes they may have been a victim of Wainiwheh, or who has additional information about him, is asked to call Detective Joseph Hampton at 818-374-7717 or 818-374-7611. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 213-972-2971 or 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Those wishing to remain anonymous can call LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go to www.lacrimestoppers.org.
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