Images of the suspect from surveillance video

The LAPD’s Transit Services Division detectives on Feb. 16 announced the arrest of a male suspect that was wanted for an unprovoked battery on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority System.

On Feb. 15, around 7:30 a.m., a male suspect was walking on the platform of the Little Tokyo train station. The suspect approached a female Metro ambassador and, without provocation, punched her in the face. The victim sustained a swollen cheek and chipped tooth. She was treated at a local hospital and later released.

LAPD’s Transit Services Division officers immediately began searching for the suspect. Around 4 p.m., officers observed the suspect walking in the area of 5th Street and Olive Street. The suspect was wearing the same unique clothing.

The suspect is identified as 30-year-old Peter Pedroche (DOB: Nov. 19, 1993), Charge: 243(d)–PC Felony Battery, Booking No. 6762584, with a bail amount of $50,000. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Central Area Detectives at (213) 996-1850. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247). Anyone 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. Tipsters may also download the “P3 Tips” mobile application and select the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.