A homeless man has been charged with several felony crimes after breaking into a woman’s home and touching her while she slept.
According to SMPD, the suspect, later identified as 34-year-old homeless man Anthony Townson broke into a home on the 900 block of 7th street at about 4 a.m. on Sept. 7. The female resident woke up to see Townson touching her leg while his penis was exposed. The victim was able to get away from the suspect and call police.
Townson fled but was found and arrested nearby. It was determined the suspect entered the apartment via an unlocked patio sliding door.
Townson was arraigned on September 10 and the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office filed felony charges of 459 PC (Residential Burglary) and 314(1) PC (Indecent Exposure during Unlawful Entry). He remains in custody of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Townson’s criminal history includes trespassing, loitering on private property, possession of controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, resist/obstruct police, battery on a peace officer, and carrying a concealed dirk/dagger.
Anyone with information about this individual or incident, please contact Det. Maricela Orta at (310) 458-2293, Sgt. Chad Goodwin at (310) 458-8931 or the Watch Commander desk 24 hours a day at (310) 458-8427.
