On July 8th, a woman called the Alpine Sheriff's Station to report a sexual assault. The victim told deputies she had pulled over in the 1200 block of South Grade Road in Alpine on July 7th around 8:00 p.m. when two men in a pickup truck approached her and sexually assaulted her. The woman also described her two attackers.
The investigation is still ongoing; however, the victim’s recollection of the incident now reveal the assault did not happen in the community of Alpine on Monday, July 7th. Investigators are working to establish where the assault occurred and are now focusing on one attacker.
While the case is still being actively investigated, the Alpine Sheriff's Station is confident in advising the community that the incident previously described did not take place and there is no danger to the community as a result.
A public forum planned for today, July 18th at 11:00 a.m. at the Alpine Sheriff's Station will still proceed to address any concerns the community may have.
We advise our community members to always report suspicious activity by calling the Sheriff's Department at (858) 565-5200. In case of an emergency, call 9-1-1.
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The Alpine Sheriff's Station is holding a community forum to answer questions from the public about a sexual assault that occurred in the neighborhood.
Friday, July 18th
11:00 a.m.
Community Room
Alpine Sheriff's Station
2751 Alpine Boulevard, Alpine
Lieutenant Mario Zermeno will be on hand to address any concerns the community may have regarding this incident. A Crime Prevention Specialist will also be available with tips so you can stay safe and avoid becoming a victim.
PLEASE NOTE, WE CANNOT RELEASE SPECIFICS ABOUT THE CASE TO PROTECT THE VICTIM IN THIS CASE.
Deputies are conducting extra patrols following a sexual assault in the 1200 block of South Grade Road on July 7th around 8:00 p.m. The victim told deputies she had pulled over on the side of the road when two men in a pickup truck approached her. The victim was sexually assaulted.
The victim describes her attackers and their pickup truck as follows:
Suspect #1
Described as white man between 25 and 35 years old.
5'11", 170 pounds
Shaved head, no facial hair
Hazel eyes.
Was wearing a white t-shirt, dark jeans, and black high-top shoes
He has several tattoos including devil horns on his head, flames on his neck and a skull on his arm.
Suspect #2
Described as a white man between 35 and 40 years old.
6'1", 200 pounds
Brown hair combed and slicked back
Brown eyes and patch of hair under his lower lip
Was wearing a black flat bill-style baseball cap turned backwards, a black leather "biker cut" vest over a white t-shirt,
jeans and boots.
Suspect vehicle
Newer silver colored Ford Ranger, extra cab with a "Cali lift", oversized worn out tires, tinted windows and the front grill
was spray painted black.
Anyone with information about this case is urged to call Detective Dan Barnes at (619) 659-2612 or the Sheriff's Department non-emergency line at (858) 565-5200.
You can remain anonymous and be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. Call the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Anonymous email and text messages can be sent via www.sdcrimestoppers.org.
