Police Seek Help Finding Man Who Pointed Gun At Boy

San Clemente CA

27 November, 2020

5:24 PM

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SAN CLEMENTE, CA —The Orange County Sheriff's Department Friday sought the public's help in identifying a man who allegedly pointed a handgun at a 10-year-old boy in San Clemente. The department released a sketch of the suspect on their Twitter page. Additional witnesses said a man in the area matching the description was exhibiting strange behavior prior to the incident. Anyone with information is urged to contact Investigator Sanders at 949-425-1844 or [email protected] pic.twitter.com/qYToqC5KYi — OC Sheriff, CA (@OCSheriff) November 27, 2020 The incident occurred about 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 21 near Camino Celosia and Camino Silla, the department reported.The boy was walking his dog in an isolated greenbelt area when the suspect passed him. When the child turned around, the suspect allegedly pointed a gun at the boy and chased him for a short distance. Witnesses said a man was in the area matching the suspect description, who was exhibiting strange behavior prior to the assault. The suspect was described as a Latino man between 30 and 40 years old, about 5 feet 9-inches tall, with a mustache and spiky hair. He was last seen wearing baggy shorts and a washed-out dark-colored shirt. The Orange County Sheriff's Department urged anyone with any information regarding the incident to call them at 949-425-1844 or Crime Stoppers at 855-TIP-OCCS. — City News Service contributed to this report