Crime & Safety
Sheriff's Department Ends Investigation Into Alleged Peeping Suspect
Detectives discovered during their investigation that the man is non-verbal and has the mental capacity of a child.
SAN MARCOS, CA — The investigation into a man suspected of a peeping incident in San Marcos has ended after detectives discovered he is a dependant adult who has been diagnosed with autism and has the mental capacity of a child, authorities announced Thursday.
A witness recognized the man from a news release issued Wednesday and contacted deputies, according to Detective Lavinia Fifita of the San Marcos Sheriff's Station.
Detectives discovered during their investigation that the man is autistic and attends a North County adult day care program, verifying the information with the man's mother.
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"She confirmed her son has autism, is non-verbal, and has the mental capacity of a child," Fifita said in a statement.
Investigators conveyed the information to the woman who reported she was the victim of the March 28 incident, Fifita said.
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The woman told the investigators that she felt at ease that they could identify the man and that she did not want to continue seeking prosecution.
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