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Man Attacks 9-Year-Old in Van Nuys, Flees After Dog Bite

1/6/2026

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Police in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, are searching for a man who attacked a 9-year-old girl around 12:40 a.m. in the 14400 block of Vanowen Street.
The suspect pushed the girl several times in what authorities described as a random attack.
He fled the scene after being bitten by the dog.
The girl received treatment for minor injuries, while authorities have not released further details about the incident.

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Story summary

Police in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, are searching for a man who attacked a 9-year-old girl around 12:40 a.m. in the 14400 block of Vanowen Street.
The suspect pushed the girl several times in what authorities described as a random attack.
He fled the scene after being bitten by the dog.
The girl received treatment for minor injuries, while authorities have not released further details about the incident.