Man Arrested in Sexual Assault of Woman in San Pedro Home

Police Tuesday circulated a photo of a Riverside County man in custody on suspicion of sexually assaulting a woman in her home in San Pedro, suspecting there may be additional victims.

Davon Thomas, 27, of Perris was arrested on Friday, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

He's being held without bail at the Twin Towers Correctional Facility in downtown Los Angeles, according to sheriff's inmate records.

The victim was attacked March 5 between 6:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. She was walking into her home in the area of Centre and 11th streets when her assailant pushed her inside, and a violent physical and sexual assault occurred, according to detectives.

After the assault, the suspect ran off in an unknown direction, according to the LAPD,

Investigators released Thomas' photo in the hope that someone will recognize him and contact them with information.

Anyone with information about Thomas, the March 5 attack or who may have been victimized was urged to call detectives at the LAPD's Harbor Station at 310-726-7861.

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