Crime & Safety

Man Wanted for Questioning in Sexual Assault Incident at Del Mar Fairgrounds

The San Diego Sheriff's Department released images Wednesday of a man wanted for questioning in connection with a sexual assault at the Del Mar Fairgrounds last month.

San Diego County Sheriff's Department are looking for a man in connection with a sexual assault at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in Del Mar. The incident occurred Sept. 30 at approximately 6 p.m., according to deputies, who released photos Wednesday afternoon. 

The victim told deputies that she met a man while waiting for a taxi. She walked with the man—described as 20 to 25 years old white male with glasses, 5 foot 10, heavy set with short brown hair and a goatee—to a remote area of the fairgrounds and was assaulted without weapon, deputies reported. 

The victim sustained minor injuries.

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If you recognize this man, call the Sheriff's Department at 858-565-5200 or Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.

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