Man wanted in brutal attack that followed pool game at Covina bar

ByABC7.com staff KABC logo
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Man wanted for brutal bar bathroom attack in Covina
The man with the mustache in this surveillance video is considered a suspect in an assault that left a man unconscious in the restroom of a Covina bar.

COVINA, Calif. (KABC) -- Police are looking for a man who fractured another man's skull after the two were involved in a game of pool at a Covina bar.

Covina police say the brutal attack happened on Aug. 17 at Clancy's Sports Bar at 961 N. Azusa.

The victim and suspect were involved in a game of pool just before midnight. After the game, the victim went to the restroom.

Moments later the suspect was seen walking into the restroom holding a beer mug. He was seen on video a short time later leaving the restroom and putting the mug on the ground. He later exited with a female companion.

The victim was hit in the head and knocked unconscious in the restroom, police said.

The possible motive behind the attack was not disclosed.

The suspect was described as a Hispanic man, about 40 years old, standing about 5 feet 6 inches and weighing around 180 pounds, with a mustache. He was wearing a green polo shirt and blue jeans and left in a silver car with paper plates.

Covina police ask anyone with information to call (626)384-5620.