Whittier Stater Bros Assault - The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office is investigating the attempted rape of a 16-year-old girl at Stater Bros. Sunday in Whittier.

According to the sheriff's office, the suspect, Steven Daniel Magdaleno, 38, followed the teenager into the store's bathroom and locked the door and assaulted her.

Whittier Stater Bros Assault

Whittier Stater Bros Assault

Police said the girl screamed for help, which attracted the attention of store employees, who unlocked the door and held Magdalena until police arrived on the scene.

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The victim suffered head injuries as a result of the fight and was taken to the hospital.

Magdalena, who has a long criminal record for sexual assault, robbery and drug use, is being held at the Norwalk Police Station. Authorities say he may be homeless and mentally ill.

Magdalena was released at the time of the arrest. He was held in lieu of $250,000 bail.

On Tuesday afternoon, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office announced that Magdaleno has been formally charged with aggravated criminal mischief, aggravated criminal mischief and attempting to escape from prison. He faces a criminal offense for providing false information to law enforcement officers.

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L.A. district attorney "It's shocking that someone tried to sexually assault a 16-year-old girl in the middle of the day in a grocery store bathroom," said County Sheriff George Gascon. "Such heinous crimes shock the whole community because the girl and her family should feel safe in this place."

The Sheriff's Department said they believe there may be more victims who have not yet come forward or been identified. Investigators are asking anyone with additional information about the victim to contact the Sheriff's Office Special Victims Unit at 877-710-5273. Anonymous tips can be made at lacrimestoppers.org.

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