Crime & Safety

Pair Molests 4-Year-Old South Bay Girl, Cops Allege

BREAKING: A babysitter and her male companion were arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting the young child, Sunnyvale DPS says.

SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CA -- A man and woman have been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a 4-year-old Sunnyvale girl. Blanca Torres, 39, was babysitting the child for a friend when Hector Garcia, 39, allegedly assaulted the girl, Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety Capt. Shawn Ahearn stated in a news release Tuesday.

Ahearn further alleged that a search of Torres' cellphone revealed browser searches for child pornography.

Torres has shared residences with other area families in the past and may have offered babysitting services to other families and friends, Ahearn said.

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Santa Clara County jail records show the pair was arrested Aug. 17 .

As of Tuesday, Torres and Garcia remained jailed with no bail allowed pending court appearances scheduled for Friday.

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Thus far, Sunnyvale public safety officials' investigation has revealed no other victims, the captain said, but the department is asking anyone with additional information in the case to contact Detective DiGiovanna at 408-730-7297.

Jail booking photos via Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety

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