Crime & Safety

Sexual Assault On A Child: $1 Million Warrant

The suspect, Alexander James Rhodes, is known to frequent East Bay communities.

BAY AREA — Do you recognize this man? This is 30-year-old Alexander James Rhodes, a homeless man known to frequent Castro Valley and Hayward. He’s wanted for the alleged sexual assault of a small child.

On July 30, the California Superior Court issued a $1,000,000 Arrest warrant for Rhodes. The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office is actively looking for Rhodes and they’re asking for the public’s help in finding him. If you know him or have seen him recently, 510-667-7721 immediately. If you have information about Rhodes, call Detective Kernin Ng at 510-435-6379.

Information about the age or location of Rhodes’s victim or victims is not readily available.

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A Facebook post by the sheriff's office asks readers to share the suspect's photo in hopes of catching him sooner.

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