San Fernando, California – A woman was violently assaulted and robbed of her purse earlier this week in a brazen daylight attack that left the victim, Juliana Murillo, shaken and injured. The incident occurred on April 15 around 3 p.m. in the 200 block of Park Avenue, where the assailant pushed Murillo to the ground, causing her to hit her head on a door. Despite her injuries, Murillo fought back as the man forcibly took her purse, which contained her car keys, credit cards, and identification.
The suspect fled the scene in a dark-colored vehicle, leaving Murillo with a giant bruise on her knee and a shattered sense of security. The community rallied behind her, offering support after the traumatic experience that unfolded unexpectedly. Murillo’s bravery in speaking out serves as a reminder to remain vigilant and united in preventing such attacks in the future.
Neighbor Martin Aviles witnessed the incident firsthand and attempted to identify the suspect’s vehicle, although he could not make out the license plate. The man later attempted to use one of Murillo’s credit cards to access a Paypal account, adding another layer of distress to the situation. This assault comes shortly after another violent incident in Pasadena, where a woman was assaulted at knifepoint and forced to drive to another location for a sexual assault.
Law enforcement authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident or the suspect to come forward. The San Fernando Police Department can be reached at 818-898-1267, while anonymous tips can be reported to the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-222-8477 or online at L.A. Crime Stoppers. The swift action and cooperation of the community are crucial in apprehending the individual responsible for this heinous act of violence.