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id: 51499b220a
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-09 17:20 PST
updated: 2026-11-10 18:54 PST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# LAPD identifies suspect in Venice assault of Danish tourist

Police identified Malik Preatto, a Los Angeles resident, as the wanted suspect in the Oct. 30 assault of a Danish tourist found unconscious in Venice.

Section: [Public Safety](/los-angeles/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Malik Preatto](/los-angeles/wiki/malik-preatto.md)

## Coverage

- [NBC Los Angeles](https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/venice-danish-tourist-attack/3968482/), 2026-11-09 17:20 PST: LAPD releases photo of second suspect in attack on Danish tourist in Venice
- [KTLA 5](https://ktla.com/news/local-news/suspect-wanted-violent-assault-venice/), 2026-11-10 18:54 PST: Suspect wanted for violent assault of tourist in Venice identified by LAPD

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