A search is underway for a man who allegedly attacked a woman while trying to break into her Simi Valley apartment, police said.
Simi Valley police responded to a burglary in progress in the 1700 block of Sinaloa road around 5:30 Saturday morning after a woman called 911.
The victim identified only as Karen told NBC4 it was a "horrifying morning."
She said the man repeatedly punched her in the face, neck and throat and tried to put duct tape on her mouth.
Police said the woman fought off the attacker and the man fled the scene. She was not seriously injured.
"I started screaming for my life," Karen said.
The search for the man was ongoing as of Saturday evening. No suspect description was available.
