South Lake Tahoe police looking for assailant who severely injured man

The South Lake Tahoe Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in finding the person responsible for the recent assault of a 23-year-old man from Pennsylvania.

On Monday, June 26, 2017, officer responded to a 9-1-1 call in the area near Hotel Becket on Park Avenue between Cedar Avenue and Lake Tahoe Blvd. When they arrived they found the victim, Adam Albaugh, unresponsive and suffering from a significant head injury.

Witnessed told the officers that an unknown, unidentified Hispanic male adult had chased Albaugh down the street and tackled him. As he was tackled, Albaugh fell to the ground, hitting his head.

The suspect, a Hispanic male adult, was described as approximately 5’10” tall, weighing approximately 200 pounds with short, black hair. The male was wearing dark-colored clothing, according to multiple witnesses.

He was accompanied by a dark-complexioned white female, approximately 5’06” tall and approximately 140 pounds, also wearing dark-colored clothing. Her identity is also unknown.

Investigators from SLTPD obtained video surveillance footage that captured two individuals they'd like to speak with. Photos are shown in this story and the police would like help in identifying them. They are not suspects at this time.

If anyone believes they know the people shown on the photos, please contact the South Lake Tahoe Police Department at (530) 542-6100 or the Secret Witness Tip Line at (530) 541-6800.