Police Seek Sexual Battery Suspect In San Rafael

SAN RAFAEL, CA – The San Rafael Police Department released a sketch Wednesday of a man suspected of sexual battery.

A woman contacted San Rafael police around 10:50 a.m. on June 18, reporting that she had been attacked by a man on a path behind Pickleweed Park and again on a path near Target. The victim, a 46-year-old San Rafael resident, said she was jogging back and forth on the path when the suspect came up from behind her and grabbed her body three separate times, police said. The victim fought back each time and was able to get away, police said.

According to police, a nearby witness saw the interaction between the suspect and the victim, initially believing they knew each other and were playing around. The witness later learned from the victim that she had actually witnessed a sexual battery.

The witness walked to where the attack happened and saw the suspect seated on a bench, police said. She used her cellphone and took a picture of the suspect, who tried to hide his face.

The suspect description and sketch are based upon the victim's memory, police said. The suspect is described as Hispanic, 15 to 20 years old, with a medium to heavy build. He has a square face, dark eyes and dark hair, with windblown, shaved or very short sides and long hair on top.

Anyone who recognizes a person similar to the appearance of the sketch is asked to contact Det. Chris Fullerwith the San Rafael Police Department Investigations Bureau at 415-485-3000. Anonymous information can be submitted online at the department's website.

Photo and sketch courtesy San Rafael Police Department