Police: Man raped woman at knifepoint in Fullerton

Police: Man raped woman at knifepoint in Fullerton
FULLERTON – Police are searching for a man suspected of raping a woman at knifepoint inside her apartment this afternoon.


The attack was reported around 1:15 p.m. at the Pinetree Apartments at 1501 S. Highland Avenue near Orangethorpe Avenue, said Sgt. Fred Casas of the Fullerton Police Department.

The initial investigation revealed a man forced his way into an apartment and raped the victim at knifepoint, Casas said.

A perimeter has been set up around the area.

The attacker is described as Latino, in his 40s, with short black hair and a mustache. He was wearing a brown winter jacket with blue jeans, Casas said.



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