Rape of Girl Reported

A “rape by force” of a 16-year-old girl was reported to the Sheriff’s Department. The suspect is a 24-year-old male, who is supposedly known by the victim.

The incident was reported on the morning of October 9 in the unincorporated area next to Calabasas, near Topanga Canyon Boulevard. Authorities say they have not yet interviewed the girl, but expect to shortly.

Sergeant Dan Scott of the Sheriff’s Special Victims Bureau says the girl is being treated through Stuart House, which is part of the Rape Treatment Center at the Santa Monica – UCLA Medical Center.

Developing . . .