The sketch you see here which was issued in connection with a sexual assault in Fallbrook is no longer valid.
On April 23rd, a woman reported being sexually assaulted as she was jogging along a path in the area of Lake Shore Park. She told deputies her two-year-old child was in a stroller with her when a man jumped out from behind the bushes and attacked her.
The investigation is still ongoing; however, there have been changes in the victim's account of the incident. The assault did not take place on the trail, the alleged attacker did not jump from behind bushes, and he was not armed with a knife. The victim knew the suspect who lives out of state. This was not a stranger assault.
While the case is still being actively investigated and the person of interest has been identified, the Sheriff's Sexual Assault Unit is confident advising the community that the incident previously described did not take place and there is no danger to the community as a result.
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ORIGINAL MESSAGE POSTED ON APRIL 24TH
The San Diego County Sheriff's Department and San Diego County Crime Stoppers want your help in identifying and finding a man wanted for a sexual assault in Fallbrook.
It happened on Wednesday, April 23rd around 8:30 a.m. as a woman was jogging along a path in the area of Lake Shore Park. The victim was pushing her two-year-old child in a stroller when a man with a knife jumped out from behind the bushes and sexually assaulted her.
The victim describes her attacker as white, possibly Hispanic, mid 30’s to 40s, between 6’1”-6’2” tall with a tanned complexion. The suspect was heavy-set with a “beer belly”. He had dark brown or black close-cropped hair with a moustache and neatly trimmed full beard. The beard was cut high on the neck. He was last seen wearing a black short sleeved t-shirt with holes and black “work pants”.
If you see or recognize this man, do not approach him. Call 911. You can always report suspicious activity to us by calling (858) 565-5200.
Here are some safety tips if you are going out for a run:
*Jog, run or walk with someone
*Let someone know where you are going and when you are expected to return
*Don't run in an area surrounded by heavy brush or secluded areas
*Carry a charged cell phone with you
*Carry a safety device such as a pepper spray or alarm or whistle
*Don't wear headsets
*Trust your intuition. If you are unsure about something or have a bad feeling about a person or jogging path, remove yourself from that situation immediately.
