HomeMy WebLinkAbout13_09_03 Wanted for Sexual Assault and kidnapping 2013-180598
BAKERSFIELD POLICE
DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
Greg Williamson, Chief of Police
Contact: Michaela Sims
Public Information Office
661-326-3803
msims@bakersfieldpd.us
For Immediate Release September 3, 2013
The Bakersfield Police Department is requesting the community’s assistance in identifying a
suspect wanted for sexual assault and kidnapping.
On September 2, 2013, at approximately 2:57 a.m., Bakersfield Police Officers responded to the
800 block of Oak Street regarding a sexual assault. Officers learned the victim was walking
northbound on Oak Street when she was approached from behind. The suspect, pictured in the
attached computer generated composite, grabbed the victim, drug her a short distance into a
planter with shrubbery and threw her to the ground. He then sexually assaulted her. The victim
was able to fight back and escape. The suspect fled on foot eastbound on Sunset Avenue.
The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, 5’01” tall, with a medium build, full trimmed
beard, wearing a black long sleeved shirt with a white logo on it and black pants.
Anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspect is urged to contact the Bakersfield
Police Department at (661) 327-7111 or Detective John Rodrigues at (661) 326-3870.
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