Officers say a woman woke up to find a man over her bed, touching her leg while exposing his genitalia.
A homeless man was arrested after breaking into an apartment in Santa Monica and exposing himself to a woman who was sleeping. Police were called to an apartment building on the 900 block of 7th Street around 4:10 a.m. Sept. 7 for reports of a residential prowler. The woman was able to get away and call 911. The suspect, identified as 34-year-old Anthony Townson, fled the apartment but was located and arrested a short distance away. SUGGESTED:Police say the man is homeless.
Townson is facing felony charges of residential burglary and indecent exposure during unlawful entry. According to police, 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.Recently, Santa Monica has seen an increase in crime involving homeless people.
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