By Lookout Staff

July 8, 2011 -- Santa Monica Police have released a composite of the suspect wanted in a sexual assault that took place last week.

The suspect is described as a white male 25 to 30 years old, and between 5'08" to 5'10" tall and 140 to 150 pounds. The suspect has short curly blonde hair, blue or green eyes, and was wearing what appeared to be "a full one-piece black wet suit or similar type suit that covered his neck to his ankles," Lewis said. The assault took place Wednesday at 10 p.m. on the 1300 block of Pearl Street. The female victim was walking down the street, when an unknown suspect ran up from behind and pushed her.

"When the victim attempted to turn around, the suspect struck her and forced her to the ground," said Sgt. Richard Lewis, the police department spokesman.

"He then proceeded to hold the victim down while he sexually assaulted her."

After completing the assault, the suspect ran eastbound on Pearl Street, Lewis said.

The initial investigation is ongoing and anyone with additional information is asked to contact Detective Brown at (310) 458-8960, Sergeant Jacob at (310) 458-8460 or the Santa Monica Police Department (24hours) at (310) 458-8495.

Those who wish to remain anonymous can call WeTip at 1-800-78-CRIME (1-800-78-27463), or submit the tip online at www.wetip.com.

Those who provide information will remain completely anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.00 the information leads to an arrest and conviction.

Anonymous tipsters can also contact Crime Stoppers by either calling (800) 222-TIPS (8477) or by visiting their website at www.lacrimestoppers.org. To text an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers; please view their webpage for detailed instructions. If the information leads to an arrest, the tipster is eligible to receive a reward up to $1, 000.