Police Say Woman Attacked in Home Was Victim of Attempted Sexual Assault

A woman who was attacked while cleaning a home last week was not the victim of a botched burglary but that of an attempted sexual assault, police announced Wednesday.

The incident occurred around 7 p.m. on April 4 when an unknown suspect grabbed a woman from behind as she was cleaning an upstairs room in a home on the 34000 block of Spezia Terrace.

Through their investigation, police have reclassified the incident as an attempted sexual assault.

“It is believed the suspect entered the residence specifically with the intent to commit a sexual assault,” police said in a press release.

The masked suspect may have followed the victim into the home or may have been waiting for her inside the home, police said.

He was described as a male in his 30s with a medium complexion, about 5-foot-8 and 165 pounds with black hair in a bowl cut. He was wearing a dark grey hoodie, dark pants, black gloves and a mask.

Though no similar incidents have been reported, police are asking residents to remain cautious.

“While many aspects of the case will continue to remain confidential, we would like to reiterate the seriousness behind it. We would also like to ask our community to continue to remain alert and vigilant by calling us with any activity that appears suspicious,” police said.

Anyone with information is urged to call Fremont police at 510-790-6800. Anonymous tips may also be left at 510-494-4856 or www.fremontpolice.org/tip.