Attempted Sexual Assault Reported at Metro Rail Willow Station

Summary: Police responded to a report of an attempted sexual assault (261) at the Metro Rail Willow Station, located at 2750 West American Avenue, Long Beach, California. The suspect, described as a male Hispanic in his 40s, wearing a gray shirt and white pants, allegedly attempted to assault a female white victim who was heard yelling for help. Multiple units responded, searched the area, and attempted to locate both parties. The subjects were last seen walking together toward the platform and then toward the Long Beach Boulevard side, near the hospital. Officers were unable to locate the victim or confirm the incident, and the call was ultimately cleared as unfounded.