Student sexually assaulted inside library at Santa Monica College, campus police say

Authorities are searching for the suspect who allegedly sexually assaulted a student inside of the library on the Santa Monica College campus on Wednesday. 

They say that it happened at around 11:30 a.m. inside of the SMC Library, which is located in the 1900 block of Pico Boulevard. 

In a press release, Santa Monica College Police Department investigators say that the suspect "tapped the victim on the shoulder and asked for a kiss."

"When the victim attempted to leave, suspect grabbed the victim's groin area without consent," the release said. 

He then fled in an unknown direction. 

Investigators describe the suspect as a male between 18 and 25 years old. He has black hair. They shared a photo of the possible suspect in hopes that someone could identify him. 

Anyone who knows more is asked to contact SMCPD at (310) 434-4300.