Crime & Safety
Attempted Assault In Fairfield: Man Chases Fleeing, Scared Child
The Major Crimes Unit is investigating the Nov. 14 daytime incident involving a 10 year old and provided the suspect's description.
Officers are investigating an attempted assault that took place in Fairfield last week, police said.
The assault reportedly occurred around 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 14 in front of a residence in the 2800 block of Rebecca Drive, according to Fairfield police.
A 10-year-old child was standing in front of the residence when an unknown man approached him. The child became scared and ran away, with the suspect following.
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The suspect tried to grab the child’s leg as the child jumped over a fence, police said.
The child left a backpack behind before fleeing, which the suspect rummaged through prior to leaving the scene.
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The suspect has been described as a black man in his 30s, 5 feet 5 inches tall with shoulder-length braided hair, and slim to average build with a beard, according to police.
Anyone with any information regarding this crime is asked to call the Fairfield Police Department Major Crimes Unit at (707) 428-7600 or the 24-hour Tip Line at (707) 428-7345.
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