Video After The Jump
One person is in custody in connection with Tuesday’s kidnapping and sexual assault of a 14-year-old at El Sereno Park, Los Angeles police confirmed Wednesday.
Police have identified the suspect as Edward William Banks, 27, from Los Angeles. Banks was located in the 2500 block of Mallory Street thanks to tips from community members.
The suspect was caught on surveillance footage allegedly abducting the 14-year-old victim near the 4700 block of Klamath Street.
Video from the Los Angeles Police Department shows Banks draping one arm over the victim’s shoulders as they walk down a neighborhood street near El Sereno Park.
Police say Banks threatened the child with a weapon and forced the victim into a bathroom where the sexual assault occurred.
He then fled the location in an unknown direction.
Banks was arrested on Tuesday night and booked on suspicion of aggravated kidnapping to commit rape. His bail is set at $1 million.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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