Reseda Sexual Assault Suspect Arrested; Other Possible Victims Sought

Reseda Sexual Assault Suspect Arrested; Other Possible Victims Sought
Mario Orozco, 31, booked on suspicion of sexual assault in Reseda, Calif. (Courtesy of the Los Angeles Police Department)
City News Service
7/11/2023
Updated:
7/11/2023
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RESEDA, Calif.—A man has been arrested for allegedly committing a number of sexual assaults in Reseda, and detectives July 10 urged other possible victims to contact police.

Mario Orozco, 31, was booked on suspicion of sexual assault, after he allegedly “entered several residences” in the early morning hours of July 1 in the 18300 block of Vanowen Street in Reseda, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

“Los Angeles Police Department West Valley Division [detectives] conducted the investigation and were able to identify, locate and arrest Orozco for these crimes,” police said.

Police circulated a photo of Orozco, and urged other possible victims to contact investigators.

“Detectives from West Valley Area are overseeing the investigation and [are] releasing the suspect’s booking photo because they believe the suspect is responsible for additional, unreported sexual assaults,” police said.

Anyone with information was urged to call Detective Joseph Hampton at 818-374-7742 or 818-374-7611. Tipsters may also call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS.