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OCSD looks to ID man suspected of sexually assaulting autistic male

Image of sexual assault suspect. "Do you know me?"

On April 16, 2018, at approximately 1:15 p.m., an autistic adult male used the men’s restroom at the San Juan Capistrano Public Library. 

Just after the victim entered the restroom, an unknown male entered the restroom carrying papers and a manila envelope. The unknown male sexually assaulted the victim while he was using the restroom. 

Surveillance video shows the victim exit the restroom, followed by the suspect.  The victim reported the crime to staff, who called the Sheriff’s Department. 

The suspect is described as a male, about 180-200 lbs., approximately 5’9” wearing blue jeans, black tennis shoes, and a white long-sleeved shirt with an American flag on the front.

 If you have any information pertaining to this suspect, please contact Investigator Hernandez at 714-647-7464 or OCSD Dispatch at 949-770-6011. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to OC Crime Stoppers at 1-855-TIP-OCCS.