Woman Sexually Assaulted While Walking Her Dog in Downtown Los Angeles; Suspect On The Run

02 December 2025

A dogwalker was violently sexually assaulted by a homeless man just steps from Los Angeles Convention Center. KTLA via Terra

A chilling horror unfolded in downtown Los Angeles when a woman identified only as “Terra” was violently sexually assaulted early one morning while walking her small dog near the Los Angeles Convention Center. Surveillance footage shows that at roughly 6:23 a.m. on November 8 she was approached by a man in a dark hoodie. Witnesses say he seized her by the neck and crotch, pinned her against a glass door, and then threw her to the ground, where he assaulted her further.

According to Terra, the attacker did not speak only snarled and made noises while carrying out the assault. She screamed for help, and her cries attracted a bystander who intervened and struck the assailant repeatedly in the head, forcing him to flee. By the time police arrived, the man had vanished. Authorities are now treating the case as sexual battery and have asked the public for any leads. As of now, the suspect remains at large.

In the aftermath, Terra says her life has changed. She now carries Mace and a stun gun everywhere she goes and is constantly looking over her shoulder. She said the trauma of the attack has left her fearful and determined to avoid it happening to anyone else.

The brutal assault has sparked outrage in Los Angeles and renewed conversations about public-space safety, especially for those who walk alone or travel with pets in urban centers. Many point out that even in daytime and busy areas, danger can strike without warning.

For now police are appealing for anyone with information whether it be video footage, eyewitness testimonies, or details about a man matching the description to come forward. The woman’s identity remains protected for privacy and security reasons.