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Glendora Man Arraigned in West Covina Child‑Luring Case

Prosecutors filed two lewd‑acts counts plus three for annoying or molesting a child, with police seeking tips.

Overview

  • West Covina police arrested Oscar Jimenez Larios, 39, on Oct. 6 in connection with a series of incidents targeting teenage girls.
  • Authorities say a February case involved a girl lured from a bus stop and sexually assaulted in a nearby parking lot.
  • Witnesses reported separate attempts earlier this month near a middle school and an elementary school in West Covina, according to police.
  • The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has charged Larios with five counts and he was arraigned Wednesday, ABC7 reported.
  • Investigators have not released a booking photo and urge anyone with information to contact Detective Hernandez or submit an anonymous tip to L.A. Crime Stoppers.