Police Close Case In Rohnert Park Kidnapping, Rape Investigation

ROHNERT PARK, CA — Police in Rohnert Park said Monday they are no longer searching for a suspect in a kidnapping and rape that reportedly occurred at a local park. Without disclosing much detail, police told Patch the case has been closed and no arrest was made.

The Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety first asked the community for its help in locating a suspect March 3, after a purported victim reported being kidnapped the afternoon of Feb. 27 from Benicia "B" Park, 7450 Santa Barbara Dr., in Rohnert Park. Police said the victim described being at the park with a friend. After the friend left is when the victim was reportedly approached and kidnapped, then sexually assaulted, the victim told police.

Along with providing a description of the suspected kidnapper and rapist, Rohnert Park police advised community members to be aware of their surroundings and to take extra precautions for personal safety.

In a follow-up statement Monday, Rohnert Park DPS said: "The investigation has concluded and it was determined there was no threat to the community. Rohnert Park Public Safety would like to thank members of the community for the crime tips and for participating in interviews. Through your participation, we were able to bring this incident to a close."

Reached Tuesday, Rohnert Park DPS Deputy Chief Aaron Johnson told Patch: "We did not make an arrest. The information we obtained lead our investigations team to believe we would not be able to locate or arrest anyone in connection with this allegation."

"I can't divulge too much in the interest of the 'victim,' however if we felt the community was at risk, we would not have closed the case," Johnson said.