Pasadena City College Police Seek Help Identifying Suspect

Pasadena City College police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who approached a victim at the Metro Bus stop on the college’s main campus and began yelling at them without provocation, before attempting to assault the victim.

The incident occurred on August 23, 2023, at approximately 3:10 p.m.

The suspect is described in a PCC police bulletin as a white male in his late 30s, approximately 5’8″ in height, with a thin build and a balding/receding hairline. He was wearing a white boonie-style hat, an olive drab backpack, a light blue shirt with white lettering on the back, and blue jeans. His face was sunburned. 

He may be transient, PCC police said.

During the incident, the suspect spat in the victim’s face and attempted to punch them with his right fist but stopped short of making contact. The suspect then fled the scene on foot, heading southbound into the PCC campus before exiting eastbound across Bonnie Avenue.

Anyone who sees the suspect on PCC property is urged to contact the Pasadena City College Police Department immediately by calling 626-585-7484. Anyone with information about the suspect or the incident can contact Det. Robins at 626-585-7629 or tjrobins@pasadena.edu. Information can also be provided anonymously via the Lancer Anonymous Tip Reporting page.