Police Release Sketch of Man Who Sexually Assaulted 10-Year-Old

Oakland Police Department Investigators have released a sketch of the man responsible for the sexual assault of a 10 year-old boy on January 27, 2015.

The child told police that while he was walking in the 1100 block of 98th Avenue, at about 3:00 p.m., he was approached by a stranger. The suspect lured him to a nearby area and sexually assaulted him. The victim was able to leave and notify his parents.

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The victim described the suspect as an Hispanic male, 40-50 years of age, 5’7”, slender build, tan complexion, short salt and pepper hair, full beard (also salt and pepper). He was last seen wearing a brown leather jacket and dark pants. He is described as having an unkempt appearance and possibly loiters in the area.

Crime Stoppers of Oakland is offering a reward of up to $7,500 for information leading to an arrest in this case.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Youth and Family Service Division at (510) 238-3641 or the Tip Line at (510) 637-0298.

AS A SAFETY REMINDER:

• Always be aware of your surroundings. Don’t be distracted by cell phones and electronic devices;
• Stay in well lit and populated areas;
• Be especially alert when entering and exiting your vehicle;
• Remember to lock your car door after entering your vehicle; and
• If someone or something looks suspicious call the police.

Nixle Tip Watch allows ANONYMOUS tipsters to send OPD a tip three ways:

1.Text TIP OAKLANDPD to 888777 from your cell phone followed by your tip

2.Call our toll-free tip hotline at 855-TIPS-247 (855-847-7247)

3.Submit a tip by web form - see the option at the bottom of OPD’s Nixle messages or visit http://nixle.us/tip/oakland-police-department-ca/ to complete and send.

Anonymous Tipping allows residents to proactively connect with the Oakland Police Department by submitting anonymous tips via web form and text message. Additionally, with the issuance of a tipping passcode to tipsters, we can initiate a two-way, anonymous communication to help gather more information.

--Information and image from the Oakland Police Department