The same man who committed a sexual assault at the Mesa graduate housing complex Nov. 7 may be responsible for five similar incidents across San Diego County beginning last June, local authorities said.
‘All the victims were Asian women, they were all approached from behind and all of the cases involved a sexual assault or a threat of one,’ San Diego Police Captain Jim Collins said. ‘The suspects also demanded money in every situation.’
The Mesa assailant allegedly entered a female graduate student’s Regents Road apartment through the unlocked front door and surprised her when she arrived home. He demanded money at knifepoint, raped her and fled the scene.
A similar scenario occurred on Whispering Hills Lane in February, when a man snuck into a female resident’s garage and demanded money at knifepoint before tying her up, robbing her and running away.
Most recently, the same series of events occurred March 4 on Carmel View Road.
All five victims have described their attacker as Caucasian or Hispanic, in his 20s or 30s and with a height of 5 feet 6 inches to 5 feet 9 inches. He has a thin build and was wearing jeans during each of the incidents.
‘At this point, we do not have any solid leads on our suspect,’ Collins said. ‘He’s still out there, and we want to remind everyone to be careful. If you see anyone that matches the composite sketch, give us a call.’
Anyone with information on the attacks is asked to call San Diego police at (619) 531-2299 or UCSD police at (858) 534-4359. Anonymous tips can also be left with Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477. ‘ ‘ ‘ Readers can contact Sarah Alaoui at [email protected].