Detectives Seeking Additional Sexual Assault Victims
November 13, 2025 – Los Angeles, CA – Los Angeles Police Department officials report that detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department’s 
Juvenile Division-Stuart House are asking the public for help in identifying more victims of sexual assault.
On November 6, 2025, 37-year-old David Josue Lopes (also known as David Lopez), a resident of Los Angeles, was arrested in the Westlake area. Lopes was identified as a suspect in the kidnapping and sexual assault of a minor female in the Hollywood area. Lopes was taken into custody and booked for sexual assault (booking #7122917).
This is an ongoing investigation involving cooperation between detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department’s Juvenile Division-Stuart House Unit and the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office Sex Crime Unit. Detectives believe there may be additional unidentified victims due to the brazen and serious nature of the assault. A photograph of Lopes is being released to help identify and speak with other individuals who may have been victimized by Lopes.
Anyone with information about Lopes is asked to contact Detectives with the Juvenile Division-Stuart House at 424-259-7096. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org. Lastly, tipsters may also download the “P3 Tips” mobile application and select the LA Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.
Source & photo: Los Angeles Police Department
