Deputies  have identified a possible suspect who allegedly tackled a young teenager and put him in a headlock in Valencia Tuesday afternoon, but no arrest have been made yet. 

Around 3 p.m. Tuesday, a call for service was received regarding a teenager being tackled by an adult near the Havana Savannah coffee shop on the 24000 block of Copperhill Drive in Valencia, said Deputy Natalie Arriaga, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. 

“At this time, the male has been identified, however detectives will ensure a thorough investigation is completed before any arrests are executed,” Arriaga said in an update Thursday.

In a video posted to social media, the man was seen putting a young teenager into a headlock. 

Witnesses at the scene reported that just before the altercation, the man was seen exiting the nearby Circle K, verbally engaging several young teens in the area in an aggressive manner. 

The suspect left in a silver Tacoma prior to deputy arrival, according to Arriaga. 

“Deputies arrived on scene and conducted an investigation,” Arriaga said. “No arrest has been made yet.” 

The investigation remains ongoing.  

“We are disappointed and saddened that this happened and even more disappointed that our child’s attention has been taken off of the beginning of a new, important school year,” the teenager’s parents said. “We are very confident that the Santa Clarita Sheriffs Department will look into all aspects of this and see to it that the proper steps are taken to ensure that our kids can exist safely in our community. We are hopeful that we all can return to normal as soon as possible. We appreciate all of your well-wishes as well as privacy as our family deals with this difficult time.”

Anyone with information about the teenager’s attacker is encouraged to contact the Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Station at 661-260-4000. 

Anonymous tips can be submitted to L.A. Crime Stoppers or by calling 800-222-TIPS (8477). 

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