Riverside police search for man who sexually assaulted little girl

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KABC) -- Riverside police are searching for a male suspect who sexually assaulted a 6-year-old girl in her home.

Authorities responded to a home in the 5400 block of Picker Street, not far from an elementary school, around 6:30 a.m. regarding reports that a child was sexually assaulted.

The mother of the little girl said her daughter woke her up, telling her a man who had been outside her window came into the home and touched her.

"This gentleman came up to her window and took a peek and was like, 'Hey, wake up. I have a surprise for mom.' My birthday is this month so my daughter, believing there was a surprise for me, went ahead and opened the door for him," she said.

Once inside, the man told the girl to change her clothes and he began touching her over the clothing. When she panicked, the suspect quickly fled.

The young girl was able to provide enough information for authorities to create a composite sketch. The suspect is said to be in his mid to late 50s with a droopy left eye. He is about 5 feet 7 inches tall with a thin build. The man also spoke with an accent.

Her parents plan to get surveillance cameras installed and also informed neighbors to be aware a predator is on the loose.

Anyone with more information is asked to contact Detective Aurelio Melendrez with the Riverside Police Department at (951) 353-7119.