Suspect Sought In Alleged Sexual Battery Of Woodside High Student

REDWOOD CITY, CA -- San Mateo County Sheriff's deputies are looking for a suspect who while riding his bicycle allegedly committed sexual battery on a girl Monday at Woodside High School where she's a student.

Two girls were walking on campus at 6:45 p.m. at the school located at 199 Churchill Ave in Redwood City when the victim alleged an unknown white male between the ages of 17- and 20-years old rode his bicycle slowly between the duo and grabbed one of their buttocks.

He is being described as having blond hair, wearing glasses, a black-hooded sweatshirt and black jeans. He was seen at least three hours prior to the incident riding his bicycle in the area.

If arrested and convicted, the suspect faces charges of conducting a lewd act with a child under 14 and sexual battery.

The suspect was seen at least three hours prior to the incident riding his bicycle in the area. After the alleged incident, he continued riding away in an unknown direction. The students ran the opposite way and contacted law enforcement.

San Mateo County Sheriff's spokeswoman Rosemerry Blankswade told Patch deputies are working on obtaining a video from the school and have a lead to check out.

Anyone with information about this crime is encouraged to call the headquarters patrol at 650-363-4911. Alternatively, you may also remain anonymous by calling the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office Anonymous Tip Line at 800-547-2700.

Patch file photo by Renee Schiavone