SANTA MONICA (CNS) - A man who allegedly made his way into a woman's apartment in Santa Monica and stood naked next to her bed as she woke up has been arrested, authorities said Monday.
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After a brief struggle, the woman was able to open the front door of her apartment and force the attacker out, the Santa Monica Police Department reported.
The woman called police at about 1 a.m. Saturday from her home in the 1500 block of 15th Street, where detectives as well as a department forensics unit were dispatched.
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They said Studley was observed at the same apartment complex twice the previous day.
The department later said Studley was taken into custody, but did not say where or when he was arrested.
Police urged anyone with information about the suspect or the alleged crime to call them at 310-458-8420 or 310-458-8427. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.
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