Berkeley police search for victim who was picked up and licked by man
Google image of intersection at Oxford Street and Center Street in Berkeley.
BERKELEY, Calif. - Berkeley police asked for the public's help in finding a victim who was assaulted by a man last week near campus.
The unknown female victim was walking near the intersection of Oxford Street and Center Street on Oct. 16 when a man picked her up from behind, and licked her from neck to eye, authorities said.
The man would not let go of her, police said, but a bystander intervened and let the victim flee.
The suspect was arrested after the encounter for other pending charges, according to police.
Police did not give a description of the victim, but ask anyone with information to call 510-981-5717.
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