Santa Paula Police Department

Suspect Description:
White male, shaved head, cross tattoo on cheek with multiple tattoos on head, wearing all black clothing with motorcycle style gloves.
Black male, dark complexion, short hair, unknown tattoos on neck, wearing black clothing with motorcycle style gloves.
Vehicle Description:
Black van, unknown make or model

On Monday, November 3rd the Santa Paula Police Department was made aware of a reported kidnap / sexual assault that occurred. It was reported a female juvenile victim was walking to school when she was approached by the above described suspects. The suspects then kidnapped the victim and drove away in a black van. Over the next several hours the victim was sexually assaulted several times before being released in the City of Santa Paula.

The SPPD would like to offer the following tips to keep your children safer: Stick with your friends, tell a friend where you are going, avoid secluded places, avoid poorly lit areas, always charge your cell phone and keep it on you, trust your gut feelings, if you feel you are in a dangerous situation, or that you are being pressured, you’re probably right, and you need to respond.

This flyer is for informational purposes only. If you have any information regarding this case please contact Detective Mike Hoppin at (805) 525-4474 x 287 or at mhoppin@spcity.org.