Man drags teen girl across street in Baldwin Park trying to steal her phone

Suspect sought in attacks on teen girls

Baldwin Park police are searching for a suspect accused of attacking two high school girls.

BALDWIN PARK, Calif. - A man was arrested after Baldwin Park Police say he assaulted two teenage girls.

The first attack happened around 9 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 8. Police said a 16-year-old girl was walking north on Big Dalton Avenue near Central Avenue, when a man came up to her from behind.

The man, who was later identified as Moses Vallecillo, tried to take the girl's cell phone, but she tried to fight him off. During the struggle, police said Vallecillo pinned the girl to a fence and eventually pulled her across the street.

Man attacks teen girl in Baldwin Park

Police in Baldwin Park are searching for a man they say attacked a 16-year-year old girl and tried to take her phone. The girl was able to get away.

Eventually though, the girl was able to break free and get away.

The second attack happened Tuesday, Dec. 12 around 4:30 p.m. near Vineland Elementary School. Police say both of the victims are high school-aged females.

Vallecillo was seen on surveillance video multiple times running from the scene. On Dec. 14, police said he was taken into custody. A search warrant was executed at a house in Baldwin Park and evidence related to the crime was collected.

Anyone with information about the attack was asked to call detectives at 626-960-1955.

Baldwin Park Crime and Public Safety