Crime & Safety

Man Commits Lewd Act Involving a Child in Simi

The Ventura County Sheriff's Department is requesting the public's help in identifying him.

The East County Sexual Assault Unit of the Sheriff's Department has issued a statement asking the public's help in finding a man who committed a lewd act involving a child in Simi Valley on Thursday.

The statement, issued Friday night, said a man in his early 40s followed two girls into a tunnel while they played in Santa Susana Park, where he committed the act. Neither child was hurt, according to the statement.

The Sheriff's Department has issued a composite drawing of the man. If you think you can identify him, call 800-222-8477. Ventura County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 reward for information which leads to the arrest and criminal complaint against the person responsible for this crime. The caller may remain anonymous and the call is not recorded.

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