Grossmont Center Security Guard Beaten by At Least 2 Men

La Mesa Police are investigating the assault of a security guard at Grossmont Center, in an attack which occured late Sunday night.

The guard, who is recovering from his injuries from his attack, was reportedly on foot patrol on the second level of the parking structure at the shopping mall, when he was attacked by at least two men.

He was able to radio for help, and La Mesa police and Heartland Fire departments were called to the scene, according to 10News. When they arrived the assaillants had fled, and the guard was lying on the ground near a wall.

According to police, the guard was unable to give a description of his attackers because it happened so fast. He was transferred to a local hospital to receive treatment on his injuries.

If you have any information on this case, please call the La Mesa Police Department at (619) 667-1400. You may also call Crime Stoppers’ anonymous toll-free tip line (888) 580-TIPS (or www.sdcrimestoppers.com). You can remain anonymous, and be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest in this case.