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The Los Angeles Police Department puts out this press release today, following up on a story from earlier in the week about a cat burglar who broke into a woman's home and sexually assaulted her. The same guy may be responsible for another burglary that happened the same night about a block away in Van Nuys. Here's the LAPD's press release:

June 29, 2007

Sexual Prowler, Burglar Sought

Los Angeles: Police are asking for the public's help in identifying and locating a sexual prowler who burglarized a woman's Van Nuys home and sexually assaulted her in the early morning hours on Thursday, June 28, 2007.

The incident happened around 4:00 a.m., in the area of Sepulveda Boulevard and Vanowen Street.

After entering through an unlocked sliding glass patio door, the man created an opening in the screen door, then reached in and unlatched it.

According to investigators, a woman, asleep in her bed, screamed after she was awoken and realized that she was being sexually assaulted. The attacker fled on foot from the location.

"The weather is getting warmer and people have the tendency to leave their windows and doors opened and unlocked. By doing this, you give an intruder easy access to your home. At night, keep your windows and doors locked and utilized other methods to keep cool" said Detective Alvarado.

Police described the suspect as being possibly Hispanic or Black, 5'6" to 5'8" tall with a stocky build.

Investigators have a few leads and are asking anyone with information to call Detectives Nancy Nelson or Jesse Alvarado, Robbery Homicide Division, Rape Special Section, at 213-485-2921. On weekends or during off-hours call the 24-hour toll free number at 1-877-LAWFULL (1-877-529-3855).

ABC.com picks up on the story, saying the Van Nuys area has had four such attacks in recent weeks. Reporters interview a Van Nuys resident who says he doesn't walk to the store alone out of fear for himself or his son. abc

Readers of dailynews.com will recall that I had the story first, published online Thursday after noon. Click below to read it.

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