Richmond police arrested a suspect connected to three separate sexual assaults that occurred near the Point Richmond Tunnel in June and July. Forensic evidence, undercover decoy operations, and license plate reader data were used to identify the suspect. Criminal charges were filed by the District Attorney, and the suspect is being held on $200,000 bail. Police had previously warned the public about the incidents at the tunnel, which has a raised path for pedestrians and cyclists. The first two assaults occurred in June and the third in July. Police increased patrols and advised people to travel in pairs.
RICHMOND, Calif. (KGO) -- Richmond police have arrested a suspect in connection with three separate sexual assaults. Investigators linked the man to a series of sexual assaults near the Point Richmond Tunnel that happened in June and July. RESOURCES: Get help with sexual assault, rape, and abuse Police say forensic evidence, undercover decoy operations and license plate reader data were used to identify the suspect. Criminal charges have now been filed by the District Attorney and the suspect is being held on $200,000 bail.
PREVIOUS: Police warn of rise in sexual assaults in Richmond: Here's what to know Police had been warning the public about the series of sexual assaults that took place inside the Point Richmont tunnel, which has a raised path for pedestrians and cyclists. The first two were in June. The third was in July. In response, they stepped up patrols and encouraged people to travel in pairs.
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