The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $10,000 reward today, at the request of Supervisor Don Knabe, for information related to the robbery and sexual assault of an 82-year old, Norwalk resident that is legally blind.

On May 1, 2009, at approximately 5:30 a.m., a home invasion robbery / rape occurred at the Benton Bay Condominium Complex in the City of Norwalk. A detailed composite sketch of the suspect was released to the news and print media but did not result in any tangible leads. Norwalk Station Detectives have exhausted all leads, which include physical evidence and the suspect’s DNA, and believe that a reward may motivate person(s) to come forward and identify the suspect.

It is important for the County of Los Angeles to display an unwavering stance against random acts of violence, said Supervisor Knabe. In order to bring this suspect to justice, and demonstrate our intolerance to such deplorable crimes, I believe this reward should be established, hoping someone will come forward so that we can bring this suspect to justice.

Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to contact Detective D. Marquez at (562) 863-8711 x5443. The identity of all callers will remain confidential.