"SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- A sense of relief is what residents around Golden Gate Park described feeling after police confirmed an arrest was made in the sexual assault of a girl. "It's good that there was an arrest," said San Francisco resident Liz Mamorsky. "I hope they throw the book at him," said San Francisco resident Devi Joseph. "Anybody that goes into the bathroom shouldn't have to be worried about that," said Michael Chew, a Daly City resident who goes to the park every week."
"The sexual assault happened at one of the bathrooms at Golden Gate Park near the Polo Fields last week, where the child was attending soccer practice. Mayor Daniel Lurie commended the police department for the urgency and for the arrest. "As a father, my heart goes out to the child and their family during this painful time. Your city is here to support you. I want to thank the officers who worked around the clock to make this arrest," Lurie said."
"SFPD confirmed its officers tracked down and arrested a 19-year-old male in Pleasant Hill on Thursday, one week after the attack. "Crime lab expedited the processing of DNA evidence and other evidence. While our officers zeroed in on one suspect. We began to focus on that individual after getting a tip from a parent, which was a valuable lead in this case," said SFPD Interim Police Chief Paul Yep."
A child was sexually assaulted in a Golden Gate Park bathroom near the Polo Fields while attending soccer practice. SFPD arrested a 19-year-old male in Pleasant Hill one week after the attack. The crime lab expedited DNA and other evidence processing, and investigators focused on a suspect after receiving a parent's tip. Authorities are reviewing whether the suspect is connected to another, less serious park incident. Families expressed relief after the arrest and city officials offered support; Mayor Daniel Lurie thanked officers. The case raised concerns about safety at park restrooms used during youth sports.
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