LAPD detectives are looking for more possible victims of an L.A. actor charged with sexually assaulting three women.
Gabriel Olds, 52, is a Yale graduate with a long IMDB page filled with credits for parts in movies, T.V. shows, and Broadway plays dating back to the '90s.
LAPD Detective Brent Hopkins tells KNX News' Emily Valdez, "[Olds] used his celebrity status in the acting and film world to attract dates and pick up people on dating apps, but unfortunately, seems to have had a habit of crossing the line from just romantic intentions into violent ones."
On January 19, 2023, a woman reported that Olds raped her at her home in Los Angeles. Later, two additional victims came forward making similar accusations.
On July 19, 2024, The Los Angeles County District Attorney's office charged Olds with seven counts of felony sexual assault, and a $3.5 million warrant was issued for his arrest.
On August 7, 2024, around 9:40 a.m., West Bureau investigators arrested Olds in West Los Angeles.
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Hopkins says the department has spoken with several others who've had similar stories, "We heard the same story again and again. Mr. Olds started off charming but then used brutal violence to carry out these rapes."
According to a statement issued by Hopkins and the LAPD, "Some of the survivors suffered in silence for years before finding the strength to speak up. Now that he's off the streets, we want to make sure everyone has a chance to be heard."
Anyone with information that could lead to the identification of additional victims or witnesses are encouraged to contact LAPD's Operations-West Bureau, Special Assault Section, Detective Hopkins at 39343@lapd.online or at (213) 473-0417.
Tipsters wishing to remain anonymous should call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org.
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