Crime & Safety
Richmond Man Arrested, Accused Of Peninsula Sexual Assault
San Mateo County Sheriff's deputies said they believe the man was trying to flee to Mexico before being apprehended for assaulting a girl.
REDWOOD CITY, CA -- A Richmond man was arrested Thursday on suspicion of committing lewd acts with a child under age 14 while inside his vehicle, the San Mateo County Sheriff's Department announced Friday.
Victor Alfonso Paredes-Castro, 34, was taken into custody at his home upon being accused of sexually assaulting his girlfriend's family member last Saturday at 4:30 p.m. in unincorporated Redwood City, deputies reported.
The victim reported the incident immediately after it occurred. The suspect fled the scene before deputies arrived.
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Detectives believed Paredes-Castro was preparing to flee to Mexico before being apprehended.
The sheriff's department believes there are more potential victims and encourage anyone who had any contact or association with Paredes-Castro to contact Detective Jerri Cosens 650-363-4347 or Detective Sergeant Joe Cang at 650-363-4008.
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