Mountain View police continue to hunt for the suspect in the rape of a 55-year-old homeless woman on April 16 in the 1000 block of N. Rengstorff Ave.
Mountain View Police spokesman Jim Bennett said the case remains open and active. “A sketch of the suspect has been released and investigators will be contacting members of the community who are homeless and providing them with the sketch, information and safety tips,” he said.
On April 16, police received a call at 3:30 a.m. to the 1000 block of N. Rengstorff Ave. near Highway 101 after neighbors heard a woman screaming. According to a police statement, the victim was sleeping near some bushes when she was woken up by an unknown male pulling her sleeping bag off her. The victim screamed for help as the suspect started strangling her. He sexually assaulted the victim prior to fleeing. The victim received minor injuries and was treated at a local hospital.
Police describe the suspect as a Hispanic male in his 30s with a muscular build, wearing all black clothing and a black beanie-type hat with two light-colored horizontal stripes on it. The suspect was clean shaven with a smooth complexion and had a slight accent.
Community members are asked to contact the Mountain View Police Department with any information about the rape at (650) 903-6344.
E-mail Zunaira Durrani at zdurrani@mv-voice.com
