Los Angeles police detectives are seeking the public's assistance in identifying suspects involved in a series of hate crimes against a transgender woman in Westlake. The incidents began after one suspect sexually assaulted the 61-year-old woman following her rejection of his advances. Following the assault, the suspect returned multiple times with accomplices, escalating the attacks, which involved physical violence and threats. The police encourage other potential victims to come forward and provide information to assist with the investigation.
The agency released photos of the three suspects Monday, hoping to identify the men linked to repeated hate crimes against a transgender woman.
One of the suspects allegedly sexually assaulted the 61-year-old woman after she rejected his advances inside her Westlake store.
The suspect later returned to the location on several occasions with additional people and together they committed hate crimes against the victim.
Anyone with information can call LAPD's Rampart Division detectives or Crime Stoppers to assist in the investigation.
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